Activities Associate (Memory Support) - FT - Starting at $16/hr

at  Providence Place Senior Living

Providence Place of Collegeville is seeking to recruit an energetic, compassionate individual ready to lead purposeful and engaging activities with residents who are experiencing early signs of dementia. The Activities Associate assists with programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence and a sense of accomplishment. Encourages and motivates residents to stay active – both mentally and physically. Works closely with Activities and Caregiver staff to promote residents’ quality of life, dignity and independence.
Full Time: Hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, EOW, EOH

Routine Functions of the Position:

• Encourage residents to attend and participate in meetings, activities and individual appointments.
• Facilitate the daily morning meeting for Connections Club residents. Distribute and review a daily calendar of events.
• Lead stimulating cognitive exercises such as Memory Magic, Time Slips, Poetry, Book Clubs, Art Therapy, etc.
• Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs.
• Transport and accompany residents on outings as scheduled.
• Support the Connections Club Coordinator by assisting with projects and programs as assigned.

Please refer the Job description for details