MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Memory Care Activities AssistantAt Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.Priority Life Care is also a designated "Great Place to Work"! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.Assist in coordinating, developing, executing, and maintaining quality activity programs to provide opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified activities. This position will be dedicated to the Memory Care unit and requires completion of dementia management training/certification.To our staff we provide:Competitive wages and PTOExceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" programA full range of health plans - including vision and dental!SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!Special pay rates on holidays$10,000 Company paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical IllnessConfidential Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement savings plansFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee referral bonusesOn-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award?The impact you'll make:Promotes self-esteem and social interaction of residents and encourages participation in activitiesObserves, analyzes, and records residents' participation during activitiesOrders needed supplies (i.e. art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.) and tracks inventoryProvides bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activitiesIdentifies and provides adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)Updates calendars and, prepares and posts a monthly activity calendarDrives the community van/bus as neededReports all concerns and/or complaints to the Memory Care Program CoordinatorAttends all training and/or certification programs requiredComplies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standardsPromotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all timesQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 years of experience conducting activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceCPR and First Aid Certification preferredPrior experience in long-term care, home health or related service industriesPrior experience working with dementia and/or memory care a plusMust have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehiclePriority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.$17 / hour