Activities Associate (Memory Support)- FT - Starting at $16/hour
Job Description
Job Description
Providence Place of Collegeville is seeking to recruit an energetic, compassionate individual ready to lead purposeful and engaging activities with residents who are living with dementia. The Activities Associate assists with programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence and a sense of accomplishment. Encourages and motivates residents to stay active - both mentally and physically. Works closely with Activities and Caregiver staff to promote residents' quality of life, dignity and independence.
Full time: 8:30am - 5:00pm and 10:30am to 7:00pm - Must be able to work EOW/EOH
Routine Functions of the Position:
- Encourage residents to attend and participate in meetings, activities and individual appointments.
- Facilitate the daily morning meeting for residents. Distribute and a review a daily calendar of events.
- Lead stimulating cognitive exercises such as Memory Magic, Time Slips, Poetry, Book Clubs, Art Therapy, etc.
- Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs.
- Transport and accompany residents on outings as scheduled.
- Support the Activities Coordinator by assisting with projects and programs as assigned.
Critical Success Factors:
- Patient, encouraging, personable, creative
- Understanding of how to work with residents who are living with dementia
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to coordinator work with other departments
Minimum Qualifications:
- Prior experience in retirement living preferred, but not required
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.
EOE
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