Assistant Activities Memory Care

Overview

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.

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

• 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

• Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for 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.

• 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 Driver’s License with Chauffer’s
• Demonstrated creative ability
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building

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

• Language Ability:
  Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Cognitive Demands:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  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:
  
  Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population. Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. Supports organization s goals and values. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Ability to delegate assignments. Competent in organizational and time management skills. Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work flexible schedule.

• 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.

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.