Memory Care Activity Assistant
Hours are Monday-Friday (9 : 30am - 4 : 30pm)
nights, weekends and holidays off Few jobs offer the opportunity to make a difference in another person’s life every day.
That’s exactly what the professionals at The Memory Care Center do. Our dedicated caregivers build strong, loving bonds with the older adults they care for, and in return they receive genuine appreciation from participants and their families.
We offer these indispensable team members a stable job, with a range of benefits, including affordable health care and paid time off. Apply today!
At Well-Spring Solutions, we offer services for Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory care as well as provide emotional support for family caregivers.
Well-Spring Solutions is part of The Well-Spring Group, a trusted name in Adult Care in Greensboro, Guilford County and the Triad, so you can feel confident you are getting the highest quality care.
Learn more online at : https : / / www.well-springsolutions.org /
Position Summary : The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of activities within the adult day services program.
Memory Care Activity Assistant Key Responsibilities Include :
- Assist in planning, organizing and implementing daily activity programming.
- Participate in staff meetings to coordinate activity planning.
- Lead activities, as appropriate to skills and interests.
- Formulate and maintain activity outlines.
- Request program supplies / materials, as needed.
- Keep supply closets and cabinets clean, neat and orderly.
- Incorporate environmental space in activity options with seasonal and age-appropriate materials and projects.
- Assist team to maintain environment, including housekeeping.
- Assist team to ensure meals are served and kitchen and dining cleaned after meals.
- One on one interactions with participants.
- Greet families and participants in AM and / or PM; communicate in a professional manner with family members.
- Deliver and receive caregiver messages and route appropriately.
Position Requirements
Shall have completed a minimum of two years of formal post-secondary education from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Depart.
of Education (including colleges, universities, technical institutes, and correspondence schools); OR Shall have a high school diploma or the equivalent and a combined minimum of five years' experience and training in services to elderly or adults with disabilities.
- A minimum of one year of experience in caring for impaired adults and planning and implementing activities.
- Shall have or be able to obtain CPR / First Aid certification.
- Shall have a positive, creative, flexible and outgoing approach to people.
This opportunity provides the following :
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off