What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Activities Assistant position at Monarch Communities?
Job Description
We are seeking a Full Time Program Assistant who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this position assumes the responsibility to engage residents to participate in activities and programs in our Memory Care sector. If you have transferable skills working with Seniors, we will provide training!
Schedule: Full Time
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assists with planning and implementing activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents
- Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
- Assumes responsibility for set-up and clean-up of daily activities scheduled
- Assists with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents
- Keeps residents engaged between planned social activities.
Qualifications
- One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
- High school diploma or higher education preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
Physical Abilities
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
- An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COVID-19 vaccination required.
