Activities Assistant (Alzheimer's Unit)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a self-motivated, fun, creative, high-energy, social individual with a positive attitude?

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking one full-time Activities Assistant or two part-time Activities Assistants (to cover the hours of 11:00 AM to 7:15 PM, Monday through Friday, and every other weekend and holiday) for our Alzheimer's unit which serves dementia patients. If you are an energetic, creative, organized, patient person looking to enhance the lives of our aging population, please look no further.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recreational programs for our residents along with required documentation and assessments.
• Promote social engagement through a meaningful program of activities designed for individuals with memory impairment.
• Enhance the self-esteem and overall sense of wellbeing of the residents.
• Assist with planning the Activity Calendar and facility-wide events.

Qualifications

• Good communication and documentation skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Experience with the geriatric population (preferred, but not required).
• Experience with LTC/Memory Care (preferred, but not required).

I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.

I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.