Activities Assistant for Memory Care

Responsibilities: 

• Must be able to assist on community outings as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized environment 
• Lead daily exercise activities
• Daily implementation of activities according to the activity calendar and direction from the Social Coordinator 
• Work with Social Coordinator and individually with residents to provide personalized programs in crafts, recreation and hobbies 
• Obtain information about the resident from the resident or family members 
• Communicate with appropriate community departments in conjunction with the social coordinator 
• Assist with special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special observances 
• Assess interests and needs of residents by working closely with residents and their families  
• Provide and maintain photos of all special events 
• Maximize resident participation in programs and document activity attendance in department records 
• Assist with the maintenance of all department equipment and supplies.  
• Assist with daily hydration of residents 
• Put on appropriate music on stereo and keep the music playing through the day 
• Escort the residents to and from activities and the beauty shop as needed 
• Escort resident to the bus on bus outing days 
• Pet care -  inform Social Coordinator of any problems or changes 
• Other duties as assigned 

   

Uniform Demands:  

• Business Casual
• Community wide jewelry and dress policy 

 

Special Demands:  

• Must be in good physical and mental health.   
• Must possess an upbeat, positive, flexible, and enthusiastic personality and be congenial with fellow employees, residents, and the public at large.  
• Must be an honest and dependable individual.   
• Must maintain proper hygiene.   
• Must be professional in dress and presentation.   
• Must be willing to be active and on feet during entire work shift.  
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Standard English and use own judgment and initiative in daily activities.  
• Must be a mature individual.  Must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.   
• Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.   
• Must be detail and teamwork oriented.   
• Must possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate and update as needed.   
• Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills and community requirements.   
• Must be Drug free and submit to Urinary Analysis Drug screening upon request.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and as required by state regulations.   
• The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.