Activities Assistant For Memory Care

General Description of the position:

Under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment facilitate the organization and maintenance of daily

activities; ensure an active, involved and well-organized calendar. Make public contacts and

organize in- house functions open to the community to enhance and promote the Community.

Essential functions:

 Provides activities for all residents in Memory Care by following the posted calendar.

 Prepare and set-up crafts for special activities and lead activities posted. Low functioning and high functioning activities are to take place at the same time.

 Initiate contact with community resource persons for the good of the memory Care residents.

 Develop programs and seek entertainment for resident activities.

 Train care staff to perform activities with small groups.

 Oversee and escort residents on field trips.

 Guide events and activities prepared for residents.

 Assist with serving the noon meal and clearing tables. Monitor the residents in the dining room when requested.

 Provide monthly Memory Care calendar and article for newsletter

 Chart important information in the communication log and chart any activity notes in the resident chart when appropriate or when assigned.

 Reports any change immediately in residents’ behavior to the Director of Resident Services, either verbally or in writing.

 Provide Director of Resident Services with any pertinent information to be used for the resident’s service plan.

 Clean up and maintenance of the activity areas. (vacuum, throw trash away, straighten area and return furniture to its original position). Maintain neat and tidy storage area.

 Assist Life Enrichment Team with decorating the facility. This includes decoration of the bulletin board, removal of decorations and displaying of resident’s art work and crafts.

 Attend In-services, SCU training and seminars, as assigned by the Director of Life Enrichment.

 Daily contact with residents, families and Director of Life Enrichment.

 Provide one-on-one meetings with residents not wishing to participate in larger group activities.

 Create a calm enjoyable interaction between residents themselves, and the residents and staff.

 Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Life Enrichment or Executive Director.

Extraordinary tasks:

Occasional Tasks:

 Handling soiled linen.

 Clean up of potentially contaminated fluids.

 Attending to an injury where blood is present.

I understand that because of the above-mentioned occasional tasks, I could be at potential risk for contracting a bloodborne pathogen, including but not limited to: non-A hepatitis, non-B hepatitis, hepatitis B (HBV), delta hepatitis, syphilis, malaria and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Therefore, the company will provide me with the appropriate training in Universal Precautions and OSHA ‘s Exposure Control Standards in order to minimize any possible exposure. They will further provide me with an HBV vaccination if I so choose.

It will be my responsibility to adhere to all Exposure Control Policies as set forth by the company

I have read the above and have received training on Bloodborne Pathogens.

Working conditions:

 Sitting/Standing: up to 8 hours

 Lifting requirements: up to 25 lbs.

 Phone time: up to 2 hours daily

 Computer time: up to 2 hours daily

 Driving Time: up to 8 hours daily

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

 Creative and artistic.

 Proficient with Microsoft or other design software.

 Able to motivate residents.

 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal,

Equipment used:

 Office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, computers, copiers and printers

 17-passenger bus with wheelchair lift

 Station wagon

Qualifications:

 A genuine concern for the elderly.

 Must perform excellent customer service skills

 Ability to lead and motivate people.

 Capable of making mature judgments.

 Remain drug free.

 Well groomed.

 Telephone answering skills.

 Interpersonal relationship skills.

 Oral and written communication skills.

 Ability to manage and prioritize a large work load.

 Dependable.

 Ability to maintain confidential information.

 Creative and artistic.

 Able to pass CDL.

 Able to pass CPR.

 Must have a Multnomah County and/or Oregon food handler’s permit.

 Must have First Aid Training Certificate.

 Must have abdominal thrust training.

Education:

High School diploma, at least one-year experience in related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person