Activities Assistant for Memory care

Job Summary: At MBK, we believe that every resident has the potential to experience joy and pleasure, connection with others, purpose, and self-esteem at every point on the spectrum of the cognitive changes we call dementia. The purpose of the Wellness Program Leader in memory care is to uncover and develop each resident’s potential to have these positive daily experiences and to grow. This goal is achieved by creatively planning and implementing a daily Wellness Program using the structures and content provided by MBK.

Essential Job Duties:

Understand each resident’s wellness needs and document them in the Service Plan –20%

- Review the Lifestyle Survey for each new resident prior to move-in and create a plan to welcome and integrate the resident into the Wellness Program beginning on move-inday

- Identify resident’s interests, needs, and potential roles in the first 30 days after move in and incorporate them into the neighborhood’s Wellness Program plan

- Document Wellness Program services provided in each resident’s Service Plan

- Ensure that every resident has large group, small group, and/or individual experiences included in their Service Plan- Assist the team to find better ways to meet residents’ needs when they express distress through verbal or nonverbal communication

Plan and implement Wellness Program Daily Flow –60%

- Plan individual, small group, and large group experiences by reviewing Lifestyle Surveys and finding common needs and interests

- Create and execute daily Wellness Program using the Daily Flow structure- Optimize the use of MBK-provided content, ie. iN2L, Eversound, Joy for All Companion Pets, SingFit, etc.

- Provide training and support to ensure that Wellness Programs are conducted when the Wellness Program Leader is not present, including evenings and days off

Provide training and supplies to enable all memory care team members to support residents’ greatest potential –10% 

- Encourage and instruct all memory care team members to build relationships with residents, communicate effectively with them, and support their abilities

- Ensure that adequate and appropriate supplies are always available for team members to initiate individual, small group, and large group experiences

Perform administrative tasks necessary to maintain role requirements –5%

- Attend required Teams callsand trainings

- Contribute to inter-community discussions and projects on Teams groups and channels

- Contribute content to monthly community newsletter

- Effectively manage program supplies and services budget

Support community sales and marketing efforts by effectively demonstrating programs and providing materials to post on social media –5%

- Highlight Wellness Programs during tours or when other guests are present

- Take videos and photos of Wellness Programs and provide them for posting on the community’s Facebook page or other social media

Additional Responsibilities:

- Perform other job duties or special projects as assigned or requested by the Memory Care Director or Executive Director

- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests following established safety standards, policies, and procedures

- Understand and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations, and all company policies and procedures concerning the department

- Promote and lead with a spirit of teamwork and open communication in accordance with the MBK principles and core values

- Communicate with caring and professionalism with residents, team members, family members, and other guests

- Manage expenses within established monthly and annual budgets

- Minimize waste and misuse of supplies and equipment

Knowledge and Skills:

- Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social services, gerontology, social work, nursing, or recreational therapy

- Certified dementia practitioner or similar certification

Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED

- Over the age of 18

- Prior work experience in a similar role supporting people living with dementia or other cognitive differences

- Excellent communication skills, including ability to speak, write, and read English

- Ability to empathize with others, understand their needs, and respond in a helpful way

- Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with team members, residents, family members, and guests at alltimes

- Basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias

- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

- Understanding and compliance with all regulations regarding Resident’s Rights

- Current First Aid Certification- Background clearance (per government regulations)

- Negative TB test

- Vaccination (per government regulations)

- Willingness to work TUE-SAT or SUN-THU schedule

Physical Demands:

- Lift 25 pounds

- Push a resident safely in a wheelchair

- Walk up to 5miles per shift

- Exert 10-25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

- Assist in moving residents in emergency situations

- Bend, kneel, squat, sit, reach