Memory Care Activities Assistant (Valeo Coordinator)
On-siteWinter Garden, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Maintain an organized program of individual and group activities to sustain residents' potential through cultural, spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual engagement. Conduct quarterly resident surveys to evaluate current offerings and suggest new ones, while preparing a monthly schedule of activities that is amended as necessary. Drive the van when needed, assist with programming in the Salus/AL department, and maintain accurate records of each resident's activities. Deliver birthday cards to residents, post the schedule in public areas and the wellness center, and distribute it to department managers. Effectively communicate with team members, families, and residents; manage volunteers; and participate in wellness planning by communicating observations to the Wellness Director. Accommodate special events, evening, and weekend programs in work schedules while following all emergency procedures and safety policies.
Required Qualifications
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or proof of satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major course of study in recreation or related field
- Two years of full-time experience in the recreation field in an older adult population
- State driver license
- clean driving record
- Excellent communication skills
- organization skills
- time management skills
- Basic typing skills
- computer knowledge
- familiarity with MS Word
- ability to bend and reach
- ability to push and pull
- ability to lift up to 40-50 pounds
- ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Successful completion of company Dementia and specialized programming in-services
- good physical health
- emotional health
- free of communicable diseases
- Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
- Background check
- criminal background check
- drug test
- May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B & C viruses
- Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status
- May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Sincerely committed to working with the community's older adult population
- Creative
- energetic
- enthusiastic
- patient
- flexible
- encouraging
- team-oriented
- Displays patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition
- Creates a positive atmosphere for residents with an engaging variety of activities
- Promotes the Community in a positive manner and effectively communicates Community values to residents, families, and team members
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