Assistant Activities for Memory Care Job Listing at Arvum Senior Living in Des Moines, IA (Job ID 990299)

Description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.  

Arvum Senior Living is looking for an Assistant Memory Care Activities to join our community Addington Place of Des Moines.

ding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• 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

Activities & Events Coordinator 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.

Qualifications:

• 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
• 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.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Arvum offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

This position is responsible for supporting, program development and implementation within the Memory Care Program. Responsible for providing physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

· One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Language Ability:

o Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.

o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

o Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

· Cognitive Demands:

o Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

o Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Computer Skills:

o Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet. Ability to use client tracking and design software.

· Competencies:

o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

o Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.

o Supports organization's goals and values.

o Balances team and individual responsibilities.

o Ability to handle multiple priorities.

o Ability to delegate assignments.

o Competent in organizational and time management skills.

o Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

o Ability to work flexible schedule.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

· Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting

· Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual

· Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and walk. The Team Member is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance of a second employee. Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.