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SalaryTitle: Program Assistant, Memory Care Program
Reports To: Memory Care Director
Department: Social Programing for Memory Care
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
To assist Memory Care Program Director in implementing a social program created specifically for assisted living population. Activities include: an exercise program, intellectual stimulation, arts and sciences, travel, lectures, spiritual programs, outings and hosting speakers and musical events.
Essential Functions:
- Will work independently and along with Memory Care Director.
- Flexible work schedule to include weekends and some holidays.
- Oversee scheduled events including room set up and resident participation.
- Organize and participate in daily routine programming.
- Create a positive environment to engage resident participation
- Personal attitude must be outgoing, caring, considerate, and respectful to residents at all times.
- Adherence of non-Negotiables
- Perform additional assigned duties at the direction of the Memory Care Director.
Additional Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in the geriatric field.
Experience with dementia and Alzheimer’s in a paid or volunteer position highly preferred.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the general public.
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
- Must meet all State health requirements
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must pass criminal background check
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional aspects of this position.
- Must possess sight, hearing senses, or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be intuitive of group interest and possess the ability to transition between activities if interest in current activity is not present.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Must be able to relate to the work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.
- Physically able to move at least 25 lbs. without assistance. May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc.
Program Assistant, Memory Care Program pg. 2
- Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
- Physical stamina and ability to assist residents as needed and in emergencies.
OSHA Exposure Control:
Category 2: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, however, due to the nature of this work, the performance of Category 1 tasks may be necessary.
Note:
All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the associate, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.
Signature:
I have read and understand the above job description. By signing below I certify that I meet the minimum requirements and physical demands of the job.
Associate Signature: Date:
Department Head: Date:
Title: Program Assistant
Reports To: Director of Social Programming
Department: Social Programing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
To assist the Director of Social Programming in implementing a social program created specifically for assisted living population. Activities include: an exercise program, intellectual stimulation, arts and sciences, travel, lectures, spiritual programs, outings and hosting speakers and musical events.
Essential Functions:
- Will work independently and along with the Director of Social Programming.
- Flexible work schedule to include weekends and some holidays.
- Oversee scheduled events including room set up and resident participation.
- Organize and participate in daily routine activities.
- Create a positive environment to engage resident participation
- Personal attitude must be outgoing, caring, considerate, and respectful to residents at all times.
- Adherence to non-Negotiables.
- Perform additional assigned duties at the direction of the Director of Social Programming.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the general public.
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
- Must meet all State health requirements
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must pass criminal background check
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight, hearing senses, or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Must be able to relate to the work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.
- Physically able to move at least 25 lbs. without assistance. May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc.
- Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
- Physical stamina and ability to assist residents as needed and in emergencies.
Program Assistant pg. 2
OSHA Exposure Control:
Category 2: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, however, due to the nature of this work, the performance of Category 1 tasks may be necessary.
Note:
All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the associate, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.
Signature:
I have read and understand the above job description. By signing below I certify that I meet the minimum requirements and physical demands of the job.
Associate Signature: Date:
Department Head: Date:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dementia care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
