Memory Care Activities Specialist bei MASONIC HOME OF VIRGINIA

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With GRTC access, located right off of Nine Mile Rd and Laburnum Ave, MAHOVA offers easy commuting for our staff. As part of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents!

About the Memory Care Activities Specialist: Under the supervision of the Life Enrichment Manager, plans and implements therapeutic, leisure, and recreational programs designed to provide activities that promote the health, well-being, and functional ability of residents of MAHOVA with a focus on our Memory Support Unit. This is a full-time, 32-hour per week position. Monday through Friday, plus an occasional weekend.

Qualifications of the Memory Care Activities Specialist:

• Five years’ experience in the application of therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities in a geriatric environment with a focus on dementia care preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an activities or health services-related field preferred. ADC or CTRS a plus.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License; CPR and First Aid certified

Benefits for the FT Memory Care Activities Specialist:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan 
• PTO
• 403(b) Employer Match Investment Plan
• On-site gym open 24/7
• Free Parking 
• Employee Wellness Program 
• Reimbursement for License Renewal Fees 
• Employee Referral Program 
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Responsibilities of the Memory Care Activities Specialist:

• Plans, organizes, evaluates, and delivers person-centered therapeutic activity programs focusing on our memory care unit, designed to meet the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for each individual resident.
• Collaborates with Life Enrichment Manager in planning and execution of all resident activities.
• Conducts initial activities assessments for admissions with a focus on residents’ life history and activity preferences.
• Supports completion of resident MDS assessments and tracks participation in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with Life Enrichment Manager to purchase items to conduct activities, and monitors budget items such as food, supplies, and contract services.
• Provides direction and modeling to assist staff in conducting person-centered activities for residents.
• Responsible for planning the monthly calendar in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Manager.