Activities Assistant

Responsibilities:
Assist with daily activities and resident engagement throughout the community
Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs through room visits and friendly reminders
Provide support during group activities so residents feel included and successful
Lead simple small-group or one-on-one programs for residents who benefit from a more personalized approach
Work with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement
Support a positive, caring, and welcoming environment for residents

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an Activities Assistant, Activity Aide, CNA, caregiver, or similar role in senior living, assisted living, or memory care is strongly preferred
Experience working with residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory loss, or other cognitive changes preferred
Dementia care certification preferred, such as Certified Dementia Practitioner, but not required
Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable engaging residents one-on-one and in small groups
Ability to work well with the Activities Director, Nursing team, and other community staff