MC - Life Enrichment Assistant Part-time

Description

Activities Assistant - Memory Care Department

Grand Villa of Ormond Beach is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our Memory Care team. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by providing engaging and supportive recreational activities tailored to individuals with memory impairments. If you have experience in recreational therapy and a passion for serving the senior population, we encourage you to apply and become part of our caring community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan, organize, and facilitate engaging activities designed to enhance residents' quality of life and promote cognitive and emotional well-being

- Assess residents' interests, abilities, and needs to develop personalized activity plans

- Provide compassionate support and encouragement to residents during activities

- Collaborate with staff and family members to ensure activities align with residents' care plans

- Maintain a safe and respectful environment during all activities

- Document residents' participation and progress in activities

Skills and Qualifications:

- Prior experience in recreational therapy or activities serving seniors, particularly those with memory impairments

- Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other memory-related conditions

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to be patient, empathetic, and adaptable

- Creativity in developing engaging activities suitable for individuals with cognitive challenges

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in recreational therapy or related fields are a plus

At Grand Villa of Ormond Beach, we foster a warm, supportive environment that values growth, compassion, and excellence in care. Join our team and help create a vibrant, engaging community for our residents.

This position requires a background screening as mandated by Florida law. For more information on background screening requirements, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com