Memory Care Activity Professional

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Memory Care Activity Professional to join our team to make a positive impact on our residents' lives through creative programming, compassionate support, and dedicated service! This individual will be responsible for overseeing the specialized activity programming for our memory care residents while collaborating with the facility's activity department.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Develop and implement activity programs tailored to residents' individual interests and abilities within the specialized memory care unit.
• Fosters a positive environment that encourages participation and interaction amongst residents.
• Must be able to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily
• Must possess the ability to exercise good judgement and make confident ethical decisions
• Must be able to effectively manage time in order to complete multiple tasks
• Assists in planning individual community calendars
• Completes proper assessments and other resident forms; maintains other written records
• Writes an individualized care plans for the residents
• Follows the care plan to implement the resident’s social and recreational programs.
• Assists residents and guests by transporting them to and from programs.
• Communicates with nursing staff the residents and guests participating in functions for the purpose of assistance in transporting.
• Attends In-Service training to maintain and improve competencies.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) in English
• Reports to the Nursing Home Administrator
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Promotes positive image of our facility to residents, guests, and families in the community.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s care, memory care, dementia care and recreational therapy techniques.
• Protects the privacy of residents, guests and employees.
• Must have a basic understanding and empathetic approach t...