Arvum Senior Living

Assistant Activities for Memory Care

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.50 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401k

Job Description

Arvum Senior Living is a distinguished provider of assisted living and memory care services, operating as part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies. With a presence throughout the Midwest, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin, Arvum Senior Living is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and lifestyle options for seniors by fostering an environment that supports both the emotional and physical well-being of its residents. The organization is committed to excellence, based firmly on its Pillars of Excellence, which guides the compassionate, individualized care provided across its communities. By employing hundreds of team members, Arvum prioritizes creating a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • One year of experience in a healthcare environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and instruction manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows including Word, Excel, email and Internet
  • Interest in working with a senior population
  • Courteous and friendly interaction with guests, residents and staff
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and delegate assignments
  • Competent in organizational and time management skills
  • Good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedule
  • Regular standing and walking, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance
  • Must be able to push up to 350 pounds (wheelchair)
  • Specific vision abilities including close and distance vision

Job 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 driver’s license with chauffeur’s endorsement
  • Demonstrated creative ability
  • Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building

Job Duties

  • Assist in development and oversight of resident activities
  • Plan, schedule and conduct programs providing physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for residents
  • Attend and coordinate community planned functions including set-up, running and breaking down events
  • Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events
  • Work flexible hours including evenings and every other weekend for planned activity events
  • Design, schedule and facilitate Memory Care programs incorporating life skills and dementia-appropriate activities
  • Serve as point of contact for families and clinical teams to ensure residents' needs and service plans are met

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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