Student Employment: Masonicare Memory Care Support Intern - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Student Employment position for a Memory Care Support Intern within the Office of Community Engagement at Masonicare. The role is designed for individuals with Federal Work-Study eligibility and offers a flexible schedule arranged with a supervisor to accommodate class schedules. The intern will assist staff in preparing and executing memory care activities, engaging residents, organizing materials, and supporting various programs and events. A key aspect of the role involves observing resident needs and ensuring a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment, adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Interest in aging services, memory care, recreation, social work, psychology, or healthcare.
• Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable interacting with older adults.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow staff direction, maintain boundaries, and protect resident confidentiality.
• Federal Work-Study eligibility.
• Cover Letter.
• Resume.
• Semester Class Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with preparing and setting up approved memory-care activities and programs.
• Engage residents in conversation and supervised recreational, social, or creative activities.
• Help organize activity materials, supplies, calendars, and participation records.
• Support seasonal events, small-group programs, and resident-centered initiatives.
• Observe resident needs and promptly refer questions or concerns to an appropriate staff member.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and welcoming program spaces.
• Follow infection-prevention, resident-rights, privacy, safety, and confidentiality requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed