Activities Assistant - Full-Time 1st Shift

Company: Creekside Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Location: Pearland
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Perks and Benefits*: Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and is hired Access to earned wages prior to paydayGenerous PTO Plan Career DevelopmentAn employee engaged Scheduling system Employee Appreciation events; Attendance Programs,New employee Referral Program Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits 401K Retirement PlanOh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment statusMinimum Eligibility Requirements:Minimum of one year of experience working with dementia residents in long-term careBasic knowledge of current dementia-care practices and communication strategiesAt least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning and organizing special programs for residents, families and staffGood verbal communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understoodAbility to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and in enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programmingMust have a valid state driver's licenseEssential Functions:Assist Program Director in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the residents' quality of life, and that meet state requirements for addressing the residents' social, physical, spiritual and mental healthPlans, coordinates and implements active and passive activities in both the North and South Courts to address the needs of residents with varying abilitiesProvides supportive activities in a comfortable environment to residents who are not able to tolerate stimulation of a group programAssist Program Director in creating displaying and distributing a monthly Activity Calendar that is both informative and attractiveAssists the Program Director in maintaining an updated social history file on each residentMeets all new residents and families upon arrival, informing them of the activity program and encouraging participationCoordinates with the Dietary Department regarding food-related needsMaintains inventory of supplies and equipment and submits monthly list of needs to the Program DirectorCoordinates all activity programming in conjunction with the Program DirectorRole models Meaningful Moments to all staffNotifies families of personal supply needs of residents Who are We?As a Sinceri Senior Living community and certified Great Place to Work -, we are an established and dedicated senior living care provider,where every team member takes great pride and responsibility in creating Meaningful Moments - for our residents. We strive to make each residentinteraction positive, meaningful, and unique to them. Through an in-depth understanding of our resident's life stories, we are able to Honortheir Experience of Aging and create an environment that feels just like home.If you are interested in building your health care career,providing holistic care for our residents and their families, and would like to see what our community has to offer, apply online and join our amazing team.Certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work - for our 4th Year in a row! 93% of our associates shared "My work has special meaning; this is not just a job." 95% of our associates shared "People celebrate around here" 94% of our associates shared "I'm proud to tell others I work here" 91% of our associates shared "People care about each other here"Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

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