Arvum Senior Living · 3 days ago
Assistant Activities for Memory Care
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expArvum Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family, manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across the Midwest. They are looking for an Assistant Memory Care Activities to develop and oversee resident activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for residents with memory care needs.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities
Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community
Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event
Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events
Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events
Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities
Partners with the Celebrations Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities
Partners with the Celebrations Director in compiling, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents
Supports the clinical team in ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served
Provides a point of contact for the Director of Health and Wellness to ensure that the residents’ clinical needs are addressed
Prior to move-in, provides communication, with the support of the Director of Health and Wellness, as to the resident’s preferences and needs
Provides a point of contact for the Director of Health and Wellness regarding the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming
Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities
Provides a point of contact for dining services to ensure that the residents’ individualized dining needs and preferences are being met. The SHINE Champion participates in the dining experience
Provides a point of contact and communication for the Healthcare Coordinator as to follow up with resident changes in condition
Supports the Healthcare Coordinator as to communicating any pertinent information from the Daily Log (i.e.: resident’s physical and behavioral changes)
Collaborates with the leadership team as to the development of specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia
Serves as the family point of contact for the residents of the Memory Care Program
Collaborates with the leadership team as to maintaining the operations of the program within state regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to encourage and motivate older adults
Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Valid Drivers License with Chauffer's
Demonstrated creative ability
Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building
One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet. Ability to use client tracking and design software
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population
Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner
Supports organization's goals and values
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to delegate assignments
Competent in organizational and time management skills
Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work flexible schedule
Preferred
Associate's Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred
Benefits
Access to wages before payday
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
401(K) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Meals and uniforms
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays
Participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Accident insurance policies
Company
Arvum Senior Living
Arvum Senior Living, a part of Discovery Senior Living, manages properties in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase