Memory Care Activities/Life Enrichment Assistant at Iris Senior Living

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Services, Life Enrichment, Emotional Maturity, Creativity, Compassion, Energy, Organization, Team Player, Patience, Nurturing

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: EDM - Edmond, OK 73012 Iris Memory Care of Edmond is looking for a Life Enrichment Assistant. This position is responsible for engaging our residents in leisure activities that are of interest to them! Our residents need assistance to socialize, complete crafts, dance, sing, cook recipes, garden, accompany on excursions, and to be involved in and complete life enriching activities both that are scheduled monthly and some that are impromptu. This is an incredibly fun, rewarding, and important job for the right person!! The right candidate typically has the following characteristics: Has experience in some kind of human services industry: early childhood education, youth groups or camps, Girls/Boys Scouts troop leader, support of individuals with disabilities, autism services, etc. An upbeat and energetic personality People often describe them as being "an old soul" or "very comfortable in their own skin." Memory care as a profession requires emotional maturity. A full-time job in NW OKC/Edmond is what they are looking for You are willing to work weekends We are a small, freestanding memory care assisted living located off of John Kilpatrick Turnpike at the corner of 122nd and MacArthur. As a community focused on memory care, all of our residents are coping with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia. We are an age-in-place community, so you will care for residents all throughout the spectrum of the disease. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in life enrichment in a memory care setting. This position is a full time position, and weekend availability is required. Rate of pay is $15 per hour. Qualifications Job Qualifications: A qualified candidate will feel at home working with and building relationships with the elderly, performing life enriching activities daily and preferably will have a solid history of reliability and experience working with dementia or a willingness to learn. Other qualifying attributes are as follows: Well-rounded, balanced, and productive team player, mature, patient, creative, nurturing, compassionate personality, with lots of energy, the ability to closely follow direction, and strong organizational skills. Our goal is to provide our residents with the highest standard of care in an often fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for engaging residents in leisure activities that interest them, including crafts, dancing, cooking, and gardening. The role involves assisting residents in socializing and participating in both scheduled and impromptu activities.