James L. West Center for Dementia Care

LIFE ENRICHMENT AIDE

Posted 13 Days Ago

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76102, Fort Worth, TX, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Healthtech • Social Impact

The Role

Engages residents with dementia in enjoyable, age-appropriate activities that provide stimulation, socialization, and meaningful enrichment. The role requires creativity, compassion, communication, organization, problem-solving, composure, basic computer skills, and a willingness to support elderly residents. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Summary Generated by Built In

James L. West offers specialized, compassionate, and life-enhancing care at every stage of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or memory loss. The not-for-profit James L. West participates in Alzheimer's research and training and it offers a day program, community education and outreach, and mentoring and training to the medical and healthcare communities.

JOB SUMMARY
The Life Enrichment Aide helps to engage dementia residents in enjoyable activities, providing stimulation and socialization. This is a full-time position. The typical shift is 9:00am-6:00pm Monday - Friday.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND TRAITS DESIRED
Good verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of effective problem resolution skills
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to be organized and efficient
Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance
Resourcefulness
Willingness to consider the advice and opinions of others
Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
Ability to meet deadlines
Basic computer skills

Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Are you creative? Do you have previous experience creating engaging age-appropriate activities? Apply Now!

Full-time employees have access to a wide range of benefits. Meaningful work where you can make a difference as well as benefits that support your life. Apply today!

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Passion for working with the elderly. Desire to help others.

Skills Required

High school diploma or GED
Passion for working with the elderly
Desire to help others
Basic computer skills
Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate activities

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The Company

98 Employees

Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

James L. West Center for Dementia Care is a faith-inspired, nonprofit organization in Fort Worth that provides comprehensive, personalized dementia care and support. Its services include residential skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, senior day programs, in-home care, caregiver education, support groups, and professional training. The Center serves people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from diagnosis through end of life, regardless of faith background.