Memory Care Activity Specialist

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S. Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years prior experience with an adult population developing and implementing activities and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of the methods of recreational therapy or activity programming and their application to activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
• Required certification(s) based on current state regulations
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Life Guidance programs and develops service plans
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity
• Proactively involves all Life Guidance staff in the planning and implementation of the daily program which includes all activities of daily living
• Plans individual birthday celebrations for each resident
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents
• Supports and actively participates in the community’s census building initiatives
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law
• Assists Life Guidance Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program
• May perform other duties as assigned