Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Works together with the Life Engagement Director to ensure that activities services are available and provided to the residents to help fulfill their basic psychological, social and spiritual needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide daily encouragement to residents for involvement in activities available via verbal invitations and reminders. This should include both group and individual activities.
• Provide leadership and direction with activities such as; games, exercise, socials, flower arranging and crafts. Will assist in leading activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a record of residents activities involvement. Evaluate residents reactions during activities and report unusual observations to the Life Engagement Director or nursing staff along with documenting behavioral problems and/or changes.
• Provide assistance in keeping the activities areas orderly and decorated appropriately.
• Assist Life Engagement Director in ensuring that residents activity needs are being met via 1:1 visitation, encouraging intellectual and educational development through literature, movies, cultural events, and some form of stimulus in the rooms of the residents who are unable to leave their rooms.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficiently to follow directions and communicate with supervisor, co-workers and residents; some Activities experience in geriatric setting is desirable but not essential, since on-the-job training will be provided.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law
• Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR clearance.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record, and free of restrictions or limitations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works mostly indoors on carpeted floor in well lighted and ventilated areas. Works with a variety or residents, staff and families on a daily basis. Potential exposure to odors and personal peculiarities of the aged and emotional disturbances. Must be constantly alert and able to handle potential emergencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To carry out all duties and responsibilities to the best of your ability. Supervise and protect residents during any scheduled activity and comply with safety regulations and policies. Maintain adequate records on each resident while always maintaining confidentiality.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person