Memory Care Activities Assistant

[dutley@thekenney.org]

Job Description
Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant
West Seattle, WA
Come join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of seniors! The Kenney is a non-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), proudly serving seniors in West Seattle since 1909. The Kenney has added resources and renewed its commitment to establishing an environment that provides our residents enhanced quality of life through the promotion of hope, dignity, and purposeful living.

We are currently seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant!

Do you like variety? If you have a passion for helping the elderly, enjoy caring for others, and genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of people, we want to hear from you! The Activity Assistant’s role is to work with our Memory Care residents to facilitate all aspects of scheduled calendar activities on a timely basis, including documentation. Knowledge of and experience with dementia is essential. Other duties include decorating for holidays and parties, escorting on trips, maintaining Memory Care program supplies, assist with passing nourishments and completing purposeful one on one time with residents. It’s a little different with COVID precautions right now, but your job is the same—to lead elderly residents through their days with joy, respect, honor, dignity and compassion. Teamwork is critical, as you will work closely with care staff and other departments to ensure smooth transitions between all daily activities. This job is a fun one—you have an opportunity to share personal hobbies such as crafts, art, music, singing, gardening, cooking, exercise, current events and more!

Job Posting Notice:
Activities Assistant Memory Care
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Full Time — 37.5 Hrs/Wk
(Monday-Friday with some weekend availability)
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, 91836.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Dependable with good work record
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Experience working with Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia’s in a recreational setting preferred

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Group Connections program activities and one-on-ones
• Teach and lead exercise classes at the Memory Care level
• Assist in developing appropriate activities for residents participation
• Visit residents on a one-to-one basis for the purpose of providing the following interaction with residents: Sensory stimulation, Individual instruction on purposeful leisure pursuits, and to meet individual needs as outlined on the care plan.
• Facilitate video calls (Zoom, Skype, etc) and virtual doctor appointments

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• The ideal candidate will have experience creating and implementing activities and recreation opportunities for senior adults such as crafts
• Previous experience with Memory Impairments in a recreational setting
• Experience in the long-term care or health care industry desirable
• Experience with video chat platforms

The Kenney offers competitive wages and benefits, a supportive work environment and an opportunity for you to enhance the lives of our residents, their families and our community!

Application Questions
• How many years of Alzheimer’s Care experience do you have?
• How many years of Healthcare experience do you have?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for this job, to dutley@thekenney.org

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