The Alden Network · 3 days ago
Memory Care Activity Aide
Huntley, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
1+ years expThe Alden Network is dedicated to providing high-quality care for individuals with dementia. The Memory Care Activity Aide assists in delivering therapeutic, person-centered programs and activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Memory Care Unit.
Assisted LivingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Commit to continued growth as a knowledgeable and experienced healthcare provider in the area of Alzheimer’s dementia and other diseases that cause dementia
Commit to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual education annually for self, including the required 16 hours of orientation training and any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct care staff
Assist in conducting initial and all on-going comprehensive activity assessments and MDS/CAA assessments, including, but not limited to, the following areas: social, spiritual, level of functioning, communication, activity/leisure, amongst others. The information gathered will be used to create a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered memory care program
Assess, create, implement, and maintain any communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, assistive devices, etc. Educate residents, family and staff utilizing these mechanisms to provide ample communication
Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, life history, disease, medical and behavioral care needs, and preferences in detail to develop and ensure an appropriate person-centered plan of care
Assist in providing a therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity program that constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident, meets the Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy, and upholds the Memory Care policies and procedures and all state and federal standards. Provide both group and 1:1 activity programming
Complete all required activity participation documentation
Encourage family involvement through volunteering and visitation
Participate in monthly Family Council Meetings as appropriate. Follow-up timely on any concerns brought forth
Provide a clean, safe, non-hazardous unit for the residents and staff
Assist in providing an individualized symptom management tracking system as needed per resident, including development and maintenance of individualized, non-pharmacological interventions implemented
Assist in providing psycho-social programming in conjunction with the Memory Care group and 1:1 programming, as assessed as appropriate for residents
Assist with involvement in Accidents and Incidents process, in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to determine root cause, develop processes, and/or develop care plans that will decrease accident/incident occurrences
Complete all required documentation
Maintain all program policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Provide feedback to the Memory Care Director for monitoring achievement of the facility and Memory Care Program goals through a team approach
Be flexible to meet the change in residents’ needs. We need to adapt to their needs rather than expecting them to adapt to our needs
Provide emotional, caring support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
Have at least one year of experience in the healthcare field either working or volunteering
Have at least three months of experience engaging with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Must have the sincere desire to work with the memory care population
Have confidence to effectively express the Memory Care Program to the community, other health care professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, any other provider or professional in the community and potential families and residents
Possess confidence and the ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with this population
Have the willingness to continuously learn about the disease process of dementia
Possess the ability to utilize therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia population on an ongoing basis
Have the ability to make independent decisions in the best interest of residents, staff, and families
Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff
Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself
Have knowledge and the ability to deliver effective memory care programming on the unit
Must possess a valid driver's license and have the willingness to drive the Alden bus for outings, etc.; and
Must be able to read, write and speak in English
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and support
Must be in good health
Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
Must be able to handle the emotional complexities of the disease process of dementia and end-of life experiences
May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture
Is aware of being subjected to exposure of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus
Company
The Alden Network
The Alden Network provides health care and residential solutions for their customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Kroll
CFO
Dawn Neubauer
Chief Operating Officer HH/Hospice
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