Activities Team Member, Memory Care

Goodworks Unlimited • Versailles, KY

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About The Position

The Activities Team Member helps create a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for residents living with dementia and other forms of memory loss. The role involves providing meaningful activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, physical movement, and residents’ overall quality of life. The position works collaboratively with nursing staff, caregivers, families, and other team members to support individualized resident care.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with older adults, particularly individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic personality.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead group activities and engage residents individually.
• Creativity and flexibility in adapting activities to residents’ changing needs and abilities.
• Willingness to complete required training and maintain all applicable certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in senior living, memory care, recreation, activities, or caregiving is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead activities tailored to memory care residents’ interests, abilities, and individual needs.
• Provide opportunities for socialization, reminiscence, music, arts and crafts, games, sensory stimulation, exercise, and other therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual preferences, abilities, and personal choices.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed during programming and group activities.
• Use patience, kindness, and effective communication when interacting with residents experiencing memory loss or confusion.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Observe and communicate changes in residents’ moods, behaviors, abilities, or participation to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, caregivers, families, and other team members to support individualized resident care.
• Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and common areas in an organized and safe manner.
• Follow community policies, safety procedures, and resident rights guidelines.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives.
• Meaningful relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed