Memory Care Activities Assistant
Memory Care Activities Assistant
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Job Description
Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing MI. We currently have vacancy for a Memory Care Activities Assistant to work a Full Time schedule.
Position Summary:
Lead the residential neighborhoods daily recreation and activity program to meet the specific needs of each of the residents. Ensure residents lives are maintained and enriched to the fullest extent possible by leading both group and onetoone activities. Provide leadership and assistance in planning directing and evaluating the ongoing life recreation program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement a monthly calendar for assigned neighborhood; includes providing small and large groups and onetoone programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
- Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the development implementation and evaluation of the care plan. Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total recreation program of the resident.
- Complete and maintain accurate records of the residents participation in and response to the activities as specified in department protocol.
- Monitor resident response to recreation. Modify care plan or approach to treatment as indicated by resident needs and standards. Adapt recreation to meet the individual needs of the resident.
- Assist in coordinating and facilitating special events for the entire community.
- Provide transportation for residents to various community locations. Comply with CDL/chauffeurs licensing procedures and state and federal DOT procedures.
Qualifications: Prefer coursework in various aspects of eldercare recreation event planning or related subjects. Experience working with geriatrics in a longterm care assisted living or other related residential health care setting. Ability to obtain chauffers drivers license. Excellent driving record. Commercial driver license may be required. Ability to work extended or flexible hours as necessary. Ability to read write speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English. Willingness to handle difficult situations involving residents.
PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:
- Senior advocacy
- Rewarding hospitality driven environment
- Growth opportunities
- Diverse culture
- Open door atmosphere
- Option to be paid daily
- Discounted employee meals
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program to all employees
- Eligible for benefits as of the 91st day of employment if Full Time
- Employee recognition programs
- Beautiful resortlike campus on 38 acres
- Join an exceptional team!
Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR chicken pox hepatitis flu and COVID19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID19 vaccination or apply for and receive an approved exemption as a condition of employment.
Drugfree workplace.
EEO & Everify employer.
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Employment Type
Full Time
