Activities Assistant-Memory Care

Distinctive Living is seeking a Activities Assistant (Part-Time) that will be located in our Mira Vie Senior Living Community in Toms River, NJ for Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. The impact we make goes beyond the walls of the communities we work with. From our team members to partners, we aim to encourage a lasting positive impact in your life so that you can do the same for your residents. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

Job Summary

The Activities Assistant position works under the Director of Memory Care and supports all activities of the Memory Support Neighborhood. This position is works closely with the senior population in the memory care unit who have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The position is responsible for engaging in an array of activities with our memory care residents.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Essential Functions

1. Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life.
2. Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community.
3. Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player.
4. Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team oriented.
5. Create a positive atmosphere with engaging variety of activities.
6. Assist with the design and implementation of a diverse program calendar based on residents interests & abilities.
7. Plans, schedules, lead and monitor, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.
8. Assist with the Memory Care Director in providing monthly dementia in-services to all associates that relates to dementia.
9. Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications:

• (Preferred) Is a Certified Dementia Practitioner CDP, or will complete the necessary steps to become certified.
• Must possess a passion for working with seniors and improving their quality of life.
• Having a basic understanding of Alzheimer's and other dementia related diseases is essential.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

All candidates are required to conduct a physical & drug screen.