Memory Care Activity Specialist
About The Position
The Memory Care Activity Specialist leads Life Guidance programs and develops service plans for residents. The role provides a varied schedule of recreational activities tailored to residents’ needs and abilities, including residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia and, when applicable, residents confined to their rooms. The specialist works with Life Guidance staff to plan and deliver daily programming, encourages resident participation, welcomes new residents into community activities, and supports community census-building initiatives. The position also maintains activity records and assists the Life Guidance Director with volunteer involvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; or one to two years of prior experience developing and implementing activities and/or training with an adult population; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of recreational therapy methods or activity programming and their application to the activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
- Certification(s) required by current state regulations.
- Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
- Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents, with sufficient supervision for each activity.
- Involve Life Guidance staff in planning and implementing the daily program, including activities of daily living.
- Plan individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
- Develop programs for residents, including programs for residents confined to their rooms when applicable.
- Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs.
- Welcome new residents, include and engage them in activities, and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
- Assist in planning parties and activities, decorate the community for seasons and holidays, and plan monthly birthday parties.
- Support and actively participate in the community’s census-building initiatives.
- Maintain records of activities, resident participation levels, and resident acceptance of activities as required by state law.
- Assist the Life Guidance Director in enlisting volunteers to support the activities program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- 401(k) employer match.
- Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
