Activities Assistant Memory Care

Belmont Village Lp; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Training

BV Cares employee support

Exclusive discounts

Continuing education courses

Employee milestone celebrations

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks an Enrichment Activity Leader for its Memory Care community in Fort Lauderdale. Plan, organize and implement specialized activities for residents with middle to late-stage dementia, following our memory enrichment program.

The ideal candidate has prior dementia activity experience, is reliable and compassionate, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Full-time schedule is 9am–6pm, four days a week with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in recreation therapy, social work, psychology or related field.
• At least 6 months leading group activities with a special needs population.
• Weekend availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of seniors with middle to late-stage dementia using an established curriculum.
• Prepare materials and conduct research to lead Whole Brain Fitness activities.
• Assist with cognitive assessments and track resident participation; maintain related documentation.

Skills

Dementia activities

Compassionate care

Team player

Attendance reliability

Education

Associates degree

Job description

SCHEDULE

Full Time 9a-6p 4 days a week+ every other weekend

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Enrichment Activity Leader with Belmont Village Senior Living, you will plan, organize and implement specialized activities for a group of seniors living with middle to late-stage dementia within our Memory Care community. Enrichment Leaders are responsible for leading group activities by following our award-winning memory enrichment program curriculum. The ideal candidate has prior activity experience with Dementia residents, is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates compassion. Enrichment Activity Leaders excel in a fast-paced, active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and teaching from an established curriculum small groups of seniors living with middle to late-stage Dementia.
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead engaging Whole Brain Fitness therapeutic memory enrichment activities
• Assisting with Cognitive Assessments, tracking and trending of resident participation and maintaining compliance related documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or a related field of study.
• Minimum of 6 months leading group activities with a special needs population
• Ability to work the defined schedule for this position which may include weekends
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.