Activities/Memory Care Assistant

Company: Maplewood at Chardon LLC
Location: Euclid
Posted on: September 11, 2021

Job Description:

Activities/Memory Care Assistant

Maplewood Chardon, 12350 Bass Lake Rd Chardon, Ohio

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Lifestyle Assistants to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Primary Responsibilities

• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
• Plans, schedule, and leads, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.
• Assist with planning the monthly calendar
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events
• Provide an afternoon social hour daily
• Successfully worked within Lifestyle budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, and supplies

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Requires two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population
• Experience in an environment which focuses on dementia care, preferred
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge: familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software
• Driver requirements; valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test.

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.

All candidates will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before commencing work or commit to obtaining full vaccination within 30 days of commencing work, unless they receive an approved exemption from Maplewood.  Maplewood will require unvaccinated candidates to obtain their first dose prior to commencing work and then obtaining a second dose with in thirty days after the first dose.  Those who do not obtain full vaccination within that time frame, without an approved exemption, will be terminated.

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• Planning/Organizing
• Managing Multiple Projects
• Communication Skills

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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