Activities Assistant - Palm Bay, United States - Palm Bay Memory Care

Description

Job Description

Starting at $17/hr

Palm Bay Memory Care seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences. Working at Palm Bay Memory Care means you are part of the family. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Daily Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Summary of Duties for the Life Enrichment Assistant

Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting in the execution of the activities programming within the community. Life Enrichment Assistant must be able to facilitate a variety of activities in a professional, friendly manner that enhances the lifestyle of the residents and community. This includes operating the company vehicle for the execution of resident excursions.

Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Assistant

• Administers / Assists in activity programming from inception to execution.
• Ability to follow established standards in the performance of duties according to state regulations and company policy and procedures.
• Confidential documentation of identified resident needs and or problems.
• Document resident participation.
• Communicate with Life Enrichment Director resident feedback.
• Chauffer the residents in the company vehicle for scheduled activities and church runs.
• Attend weekend, evening, and holiday functions when necessary.
• Assist in decorating the community for holidays and special events.
• Will participate in and support the resident-centered activity and life enrichment programs.

Non-Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Assistant

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Ability to understand senior citizen needs and interests and execute programs for them.
• High school diploma required.
• Physical requirements include: bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, and walking; Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate a vehicle safely; Must have a clean driving record.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; Ability to get along with others.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision.