Job description

Newly renovated, state of the art, Memory Care Unit

40 hours/week 10:30a-7p M-Th and every other weekend 8:30a-5p

Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, be compassionate, outgoing, and enjoy working with elders.

Description: Activities Assistant Memory Care

Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, be compassionate, outgoing, and enjoy working with elders. Join our team as Activity Assistant on a newly renovated, state of the art, Memory Care Unit.

Shift: Activities Assistant Memory Care

Shift: Full time 40 hours flexible with some weekends

Responsibilities: Activities Assistant Memory Care

Under the direction of the Program Director/Memory Care, the Activities Assistant will provide an organized program of activities designed to meet the physical, mental and social well being of each resident. Duties of Activities Assistant will include but are not limited to:

• Plans, prepares, organizes and runs a well-organized programs of both group and individual activities for residents on assigned units.
• Carries out recreational therapy techniques for residents both in groups and individually, including Reality Orientation, Sensory Stimulation and exercise.
• Counsel and encourages residents to develop and pursue appropriate independent leisure activities.
• Maintains accurate statistics of each residents participation in activities.
• Reports any resident's health or behavior problems to the Interdisciplinary team.
• Provides a safe, clean, neat environment for residents participating in activities and assumes responsibility for Resident safety during the program.
• Attends in-service programs as directed, for example Alzheimer's / Dementia Program.
• Abide by the Standards of Conduct which is the basis of the Organizational Integrity Program.
• Compliance with Health Information Privacy (HIPPA) related laws and regulations

Qualifications: Activities Assistant Memory Care

• High school diploma or equivalent
• C N A license helpful but not required
• Ability to read and write in English. Ability to speak in front of groups of residents.
• 6 mos-1 year previous related experience preferred (long term care / activities / dementia care)

Benefits: Activities Assistant Memory Care

• Competitive salary
• Health
• Dental
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Generous earned time off program
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP)
• Weekly paychecks!

About Us: Activities Assistant Memory Care

Mary Immaculate is one of New England’s largest and most advanced healthcare campuses for the care of elders. What distinguishes Mary Immaculate is its continuum of care designed to meet a broad spectrum of needs. Today, our mission includes nursing center care, independent and supportive housing, assisted living and chair car transportation services. Our roots are honored and our Catholic tradition is continued through our membership in Covenant Health, a Catholic multi-institutional healthcare and eldercare organization serving New England.

Our Mission and Values: Activities Assistant Memory Care

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. We commit to honor these core values:

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Responsibilities: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $1000 Sign On

Include the following, but not limited to:

• Work under the general supervision of the Unit Manager and/or Team Leader
• Provides personal care which includes, but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and assist with feeding.
• Daily documentation using an Electronic Charting System
• Light housekeeping
• Promote and participate daily activities for the residents
• Take and record vital signs as well as weights
• Follow all infection control protocols
• Communicate and document any and all changes in resident overall health

EOE: Activities Assistant Memory Care

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any legally protected status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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