Memory Care Activity Specialist
About The Position
The Memory Care Activity Specialist leads Life Guidance programs for residents and develops service plans. The role provides diversified recreational activities and leisure programming for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia, encourages resident participation, and helps create an engaging community environment. The specialist works with Life Guidance staff, supports new residents’ introduction to the community, maintains activity records as required by state law, and assists the Life Guidance Director with volunteer support. The wage range is $18.00–$21.60 per hour, dependent on prior work history and experience.
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 or activity-programming methods and their application to the activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s/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.
- Greet new residents, make efforts to include them in activities, and introduce them to community members with similar interests and backgrounds.
- Assist in planning parties and activities and decorating the community according to seasons and holidays; plan monthly birthday parties for residents.
- Support and actively participate in the community’s census-building initiatives.
- Maintain records of activities, resident participation levels, and resident acceptance of each activity 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
