Memory Care Activities Assistant
Company: Sunrise Senior Living
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: June 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Sunrise
considers the health and safety of its residents, family members,
and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of
employment with Sunrise are conditioned on completing and passing a
background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine
programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing
requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when
required.
Sunrise Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to
eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement
benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid
time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus
based on their position. Some leadership roles are eligible to
receive annual bonuses. All team members have the potential to
receive spot bonuses and other incentive awards.
- Sunrise Leader
Responsibilities
- Evaluates resident's interest and involvement in Life Skill
- Develops Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs and
abilities
- Engages residents in Life Skills throughout the day and
evening
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming
supplies
- As applicable, assist residents with daily care of any animals
and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and
services.
- One (1) year experience working with memory impaired seniors
- High School diploma / GED accepted and may be required per state
regulations; certification(s) may be required per state
regulations
- Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to
adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each
resident
- Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team
members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities
throughout the day and evening
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
- Competent in organizational & time mgmt skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making
skills
- Ability to make responsible choices, decisions and act in a
resident's best interest
- Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by
following community procedures and guidelines, ability to follow
through on assigned tasks
- Basic proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office with the
ability to learn new applications.
Qualifications
Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life
for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch
and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the
fullest.
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our
team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you
live your best.
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class
leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We
are committed to helping our team members achieve their career
goals.
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