Assistant Activities Memory Care

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, 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.

Career opportunities 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

• 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 the 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.
• Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia-appropriate activities.
• Partner 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.
• Partner with the Celebrations Director in compiling, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents.
• Support the clinical team in ongoing in-service education to Memory Care staff related to disease processes and population served.
• Provide a point of contact for the Director of Health and Wellness to ensure residents’ clinical needs are addressed.
• Before move-in, provide communication with the support of the Director of Health and Wellness as to the resident’s preferences and needs.
• Provide 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.
• Act as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Provide a point of contact for dining services to ensure residents’ individualized dining needs and preferences are met. The SHINE Champion participates in the dining experience.
• Provide a point of contact and communication for the Healthcare Coordinator regarding follow-up with resident changes in condition.
• Support the Healthcare Coordinator in communicating pertinent information from the Daily Log (e.g., resident’s physical and behavioral changes).
• Collaborate with the leadership team on the development of specific programming and approaches tailored to residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia.
• Serve as the family point of contact for Memory Care Program residents.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to maintain program operations within state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred
• One to three years of 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 Chauffeur's
• Demonstrated creative ability
• Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building

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

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