Memory Care Program Assistant

Memory Care Program Assistant

Memory Care Program Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to residents.

The Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)

• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday! 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401k with company match

• Employee assistance program

Top Reasons to Work with Us 

• Family-owned and operated management company

• Team approach to work

• Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team

• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Description of responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for the residents.

• Assist, invite, and encourage residents to participate in activities.

• Assess and plan the facilitation of a comprehensive activities program. 

• You will be required to assist at community planned functions including coordinating events from beginning to end.

• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.

• Assist with holiday decorations for the community.

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate mixed groups.

• Facilitate regularly scheduled and specialized activities.

• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.

• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and craft services.

• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.

• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.  Submit the calendar to the Program Director for final approval. Post the calendar in appropriate area.

• Distribute community newsletter.

• Assist the Director in implementing the New Directions ™ program.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience:

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous memory care programming/ activities experience preferred.

Required skills: 

• Previous exposure to the senior population.

• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.

• Respond promptly to resident needs.

• Support organization's goals and values.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Competent in organizational and time management skills. The ability to coordinate and plan events.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.

VP Advantage Services LLC/ Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.