Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant CA
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Position Title: Life Enrichment Assistant
Department: Memory Care
Exempt Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Life Enrichment Director
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible the development, planning, scheduling and conducting programs or activities encompassing the various dimensions of wellness for residents with dementia, early stages of dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following:
· Planning and conducting the various programs such as art programs, entertainment for events, brain and analytical games or projects, among others.
· Creating the daily, weekly and monthly calendars or schedule.
· Assisting with gathering information, articles, and phots for the memory care newsletter.
· Maintaining an adequate supply of activity materials, books, puzzles, magazines, and games.
· Leads residents on how to use technology programs and train care staff on how to assist.
· Training staff on activity-related programs.
· Always adapting and growing the activity program
· Coming up with new ideas to try with the residents in Mezzanine.
· Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least two (2) years’ work experience in activities/life enrichment programs and/or teaching. Experience Working with seniors with dementia is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. English language.
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe products
Must have the passion to work with seniors.
Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works indoors and outdoors; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workday.