Memory Care Assistant ( 15 hrs Part Time, Weekends Required)
Maplewood at Darien, 599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT
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What we offer
Competitive wagesFlexible shiftsPaid training & uniformsGrowth opportunitiesBonus & incentive programsCompetitive 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 lifeProvide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the communityPersonable, reliable, great communicator and team playerCreative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-orientedCreate a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activitiesAssist 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 hoursAssist 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 neededDemonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
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.