What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Activity Assistant position at Arbors at Westfield?
The Arbor at Westfield is a family owned and operated assisted living community. We are conveniently located on Court Street near downtown Westfield.
We are searching for a fun, creative, enthusiastic and bubbly person to join our team!
This position is per diem.
The Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our Traditional assisted living community. Activities include but are not limited to: spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health/wellness. The Activity Assistant would also drive the van on various trips and excursions.
Benefits
- Earned sick leave.
- Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- Employee Appreciation Programs
Responsibilities:
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Under the direction of the Activity Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director
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Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities
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Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures
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Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner
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Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas
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Meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver
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Associates Degree Preferred or experience equivalent.
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Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
