Memory Care Activities Assistant - Full Time
Company: Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls LLC
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Memory Care Assistant
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work
every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires
passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability
to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something
bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary
life.
Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking
senior living provider. - We offer a home-like, luxury environment
for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe
environment. - As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will
have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of
seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking
Memory Care Coordinator to become part of our family. - We invite
you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!
What we offer
- Competitive wages
- Flexible shifts
- Paid training & uniforms
- Growth opportunities
- Bonus & incentive programs
- Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental,
vision, -401K, company paid time-off, life insurance -policy,
insurance deductibles and voluntary -Aflac insurance for our
full-time employees
Primary Responsibilities:
- Must possess a passion for working with the senior population
and improving their quality of life
- Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family
members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the
community
- Personable, reliable, great communicator and team
player
- Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible,
encouraging, and team-oriented
- Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of
activities
- Assist with the design and implementation of a diverse program
calendar based on resident's interests & abilities.
- Plans, schedule, lead and monitor, recreational programs to
meet the needs of all of our residents.
- Successfully work within activity budgetary guidelines
regarding entertainment, supplies, and labor hours
- Assist with ensuring Memory Care Program meets all state,
federal and other regulations.
- Assist the Memory Care Director in providing monthly dementia
in-services to all associates that relates to dementia.
- Assist with monitoring care giving team's dementia-oriented
approach; coach as needed
- Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities
consistent with the duties & responsibilities of - this - position.
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- Assist with providing family support & education topics related
to Dementia Care and the Memory Care Neighborhood
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or
satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in
in social work, nursing, psychology, gerontology or therapeutic
recreation or related field, or two years of full-time experience
in the recreation field with an adult population may be
considered.
- Is a Certified Dementia Practitioner CDP - or will complete the
necessary steps to become certified.
- Must possess a passion for working with seniors and improving
their quality of life.
- Has a basic understanding of Alzheimer's and other
dementia-related diseases is essential.
- Excellent communication, organization and time management
skills.
- Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS
Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including
background check, drug screening, and reference checks.
Due to Department of Public Health requirements, all candidates
will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for
COVID-19 (1st vaccine, 2nd vaccine, and booster) before commencing
work, unless they receive an approved exemption from Maplewood. -
Those who do not obtain full vaccination and booster within that
time frame, without an approved exemption, will be terminated.
-EducationPreferred
- Associates or betterSkillsRequired
- Flexibility
- Planning/Organizing
- Leadership/Management Skills
- Communication SkillsBehaviorsRequired
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all
details necessary to get the task done wellEqual Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls LLC, Cuyahoga Falls , Memory Care Activities Assistant - Full Time, Other , Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
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