Activities Assistant - Memory Support

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking an Activities Assistant - Memory Support (Part-Time) for our (Mira Vie Fanwood, New Jersey) location.

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

Distinctive Living is seeking an Activities Assistant - Memory Support (Part-Time) that will be located in our Mira Vie Senior Living Community in Fanwood, NJ!

Job Summary

The Activities Assistant - Memory Support position works under the Director of Memory Care and supports all activities of the Memory Care Unit. This position is works closely with the senior population in the memory care unit who have Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The position is responsible for engaging in an array of activities with our memory care residents.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Essential Functions

1. Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life.
2. Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community.
3. Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player.
4. Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team oriented.
5. Create a positive atmosphere with engaging variety of activities.
6. Assist with the design and implementation of a diverse program calendar based on residents interests & abilities.
7. Plans, schedules, lead and monitor, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.
8. Assist with the Memory Care Director in providing monthly dementia in-services to all associates that relates to dementia.
9. Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• Is a Certified Dementia Practitioner CDP, or will complete the necessary steps to become certified.
• Must possess a passion for working with seniors and improving their quality of life.
• Has a basic understanding of Alzheimer's and other dementia related diseases is essential.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

This position is required to work either one Saturday or Sunday every weekend. Weekday schedule is flexible.

Apply today to learn why Distinctive Living is a certified Great Place to Work!