MC Activities Assistant- Full Time

Job Description

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!

Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.

Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

PICTURE YOURSELF…

Watercrest Buena Vista is looking for a vibrant and engaging Memory Care Activities Assistant to join their team! Provide our residents a wide variety of activities throughout the day utilizing our signature programming - illuminate Memory Care by Watercrest, “a program dedicated to creating a welcoming community where residents feel like family – honoring each resident’s individuality and celebrating their own story.” These programs serve to appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conducts individual, small group and large group programs

Attends outings with the residents Participates in celebrating resident events/accomplishments: birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Participates and helps to engage residents in a variety of activities and programs such as: intellectual, cognitive, physical, spiritual, social, recreational, creative, reminiscence, life work, life experiences, cultural, outdoor / nature, inter-generational, male or female oriented, educational, and special programs for memory impairment

Assist with resident meal service

Assist with the development of the Community Program calendar and newsletter

Recommends and helps in ordering supplies that are needed for programs

Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the Community Program department

Ensures that resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times

Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards

Attend and participate in educational classes, on-the-job training programs, and orientation as scheduled or requested

Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests

Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts

Able to make independent decisions

Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in a Memory Care environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Able to stand or walk 75% of the day

Able to drive

Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions

Able to work under stress and in emergency situations

Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping

Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members

Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Work in all areas of the community

Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions

Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection

Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes

Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors

Follow Safety Policy & Procedures

Full-time