Memory Care Assistant (Activities / Program Assistant) - Part Time
- Darien, CT
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Competitive wages
- Flexible shifts
- Paid training & uniforms
- Growth opportunities
- Bonus & incentive programs
- Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees
- Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
- Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
- Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player
- Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented
- Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
- Assist with the design and implementation of a diverse program calendar based on resident’s interests & abilities.
- Plans, schedule, lead and monitor, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.
- Successfully work within activity budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, supplies, and labor hours
- Assist with ensuring Memory Care Program meets all state, federal and other regulations.
- Assist the Memory Care Director in providing monthly dementia in-services to all associates that relates to dementia.
- Assist with monitoring care giving team’s dementia-oriented approach; coach as needed
- Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
- Assist with providing family support & education topics related to Dementia Care and the Memory Care Neighborhood
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in in social work, nursing, psychology, gerontology or therapeutic recreation or related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population may be considered.
- 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.
- Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest