About Novellus Living LLC
Novellus Living is dedicated to providing affordable and high-quality senior living options. We focus on transparency, ease of process, and superior care, catering to the growing middle market of seniors needing assisted living and memory care. Our award-winning services ensure dignity and hope for seniors and their families, aiming to make the best senior living attainable for all. Join us in redefining the future of senior living communities with a commitment to excellence and affordability.
About the role
The Memory Care Program Assistant will aid in the execution of the programs and activities that are planned for the residents and other guests.
Work Schedule/ Shift
Sunday-Thursday, Day Shift
Compensation
Starting at $14.80/hour
What you'll do
Assist with planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
- Assist with development and creation of activity calendars and newsletters.
- Motivates and encourages residents to learn and engage in the programs.
- Keeps records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
- Reads the staff communication records and maintains familiarity with resident records as required.
- Assists with open houses and other community functions as needed.
- Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
- Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment.
- Observes participants at events to gauge their enjoyment.
- Obtains participant feedback to improve events.
- Reports medical concerns or observations.
- Provides participants with instructions for the event.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Memory Care Program Manager/ Director.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent GED.
- Experience in a senior living setting is a plus.
- Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
- Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
- Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must continually demonstrate ongoing sustained ability to perform these physical demands:
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time during events.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to set up and participate in activities, which may include squatting, bending, and lifting.