Activities Associate (Memory Support - PT) $15/hour

Providence Place of Pottsville 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 (Connections Club) 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.

Part Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm  (2 days/week) ; 10:30-7 PM (1 day/week)

* Must be able to work EOW/EOH and Every Other Friday and Monday

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.

 Critical Success Factors:

• Patient, encouraging, personable, creative.
• Understanding of how to work with residents with memory impairment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate work with other departments.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience in retirement living preferred, but not required.
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s license. 

EOE