Mindful Care Adult Day Services seeks a part-time activity assistant

Description:

▪Compensation: $12 per hour.

▪Some flexibility between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., three days per week (Tue., Thur., Fri.)

▪Experience working with the elderly population is essential.

▪Kind heart, patience, and compassionate spirit required.

Please provide cover letter and resume by email: To eldersfirst@dtccom.net

Mindful Care, of Murfreesboro, provides a year-round, 5 day-per-week, non-residential adult daytime activity program for people age 55+ who are suffering from memory loss, social isolation, and other health challenges. Family caregivers have relief from their continuous caregiving duties while our trained staff provides meaningful activities for their loved ones at an affordable fee. The program supports elders by promoting memory,cognitive function, and sustaining physical wellness.

Independent judgment is needed in decision–making and in completing required duties. We are looking for candidates interested in stability and long–term employment.

Duties:

• Lead at least four (4) group activities daily. Set up equipment and supplies for activities and put them away afterwards.
• Operate recreation equipment needed for arts and crafts, physical fitness, and other equipment appropriate for stimulating activities.
• Assist in training volunteers and practicum students in communication skills necessary for working with older individuals with dementia and/or cognitive impairment.
• Stand for an hour at a time, sit, stoop, and walk intermittently and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Operate copy machine, computer, and other office equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Required Abilities:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physical ability to perform manual work including lifting and bending.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Excellent human relations and communications skills
• Must be punctual, responsible and thorough.
• Experience working with elders with dementia is a plus.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster. Please do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers. Visit www.mindful-care.org.