Memory Care Activities Assistant

Why Kensington Senior Living? Because Our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own. These are not just words – but something all of us at Kensington Senior Living strive to deliver each day. We’re looking for a Memory Care Activities Assistant to join our newest community, The Kensington Bethesda.

Join us to discover your path, grow your purpose, and embrace the unexpected

deeper connections, greater opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Salary

$20 - $24 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Part-Time

Summary

The Memory Care Activities Assistant shall assist the Memory Care Activities Coordinator with the development and delivery of an ongoing program of activities. The program focuses on meeting the interests and the physical, mental, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in the Assisted Living neighborhood.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of activities which are specifically designed enrich the lives of residents. Assists with development of the monthly calendars.
• Leads one on one and small, medium, and large group activities. Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies prior to each activity and clean up after each activity. Encourages resident and family participation in activities. Transports residents to and from activities as needed.
• Assists with documentation such as daily attendance records, monthly activities calendars, precautions list, and transportation logs.
• Assists with media correspondence, mailings, newsletters, bulletin boards and displays. Coordinates the preparation of monthly bulletin boards and seasonal decorations.
• Assists the Activities Coordinator in evaluating a) effectiveness of activities programs, b) individual needs, and c) participation levels of each resident.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management System.