ActivitiesPrograms Assistant in Memory Care- Maravilla Scottsdale
ActivitiesPrograms Assistant in Memory Care- Maravilla Scottsdale
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Job Description
The Memory Care Activity Assistant is responsible for supporting the planning and facilitation of recreational cognitive and physical activities for residents in the memory care unit. This position works closely with the Memory Care Director and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure residents are engaged stimulated and provided with meaningful experiences to enhance their quality of life.
Activity Facilitation:
Assist in the planning organization and implementation of a wide range of activities including but not limited to arts and crafts music therapy games exercise programs and outdoor activities.
Ensure activities are tailored to meet the cognitive and physical abilities of the residents.
Lead small group activities and assist in large group programs to promote socialization and engagement.
Individualized Attention:
Provide oneonone engagement with residents who may require more personalized interaction including reading reminiscing and stimulating conversation.
Offer emotional support and encouragement to residents during activities helping to foster a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
Documentation & Reporting:
Accurately document residents participation behavior and reactions to activities in the appropriate records.
Report any concerns or changes in a residents behavior to the Memory Care Director or nursing staff.
Safety & Monitoring:
Ensure a safe and clean environment for residents during activities adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
Supervise residents during activities to prevent accidents and ensure their comfort.
Collaboration with Care Team:
Communicate regularly with nursing staff therapists and other caregivers to ensure activities align with each residents care plan.
Participate in team meetings to discuss the needs and progress of memory care residents.
Creativity & Innovation:
Contribute creative ideas for new activities that can engage residents in meaningful ways keeping their cognitive and emotional wellbeing in mind.
Specialized Memory Care Techniques:
Utilize memory care techniques such as reminiscence therapy sensory stimulation and structured routines to enhance residents engagement.
Adapt activities based on residents specific needs and abilities related to dementia or other cognitive impairments.
Qualifications :
- EXPERIENCE in working with elderly populations particularly those with dementia or Alzheimers disease is highly preferred.
- EXCELLENT communication skills (e.g. facetoface inperson phone) You will be working with a variety of people and departments so its critical that you enjoy interacting with others on a daily basis and are comfortable speaking in front of small groups.
- INCREDIBLE detailorientation Its the little things that count!
- SELFDIRECTED Must be able to take a project run with it and (ideally) exceed expectations by anticipating needs
- KNOWLEDGE of memory care techniques and dementiarelated challenges (preferred).
- CREATIVITY Were outsidethebox thinkers around here.
- MALLEABILITY We move FAST. Things change we adapt and we propel ourselves forward.
- ORGANIZATION We juggle a bazillion balls and wear a lot of hats (No we dont moonlight as clowns but youll need to stay organized to play well on this team)
Additional Information :
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work Schedule: Parttime position on Sundays and Mondays . The schedule may include evenings weekends or holidays depending on facility needs.
Senior Resource Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age 40 and over) disability military status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal state and local laws including but not to limited respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position.
Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
