Activities Assistant Senior Living

Belmont Village Lp; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth and Training programs

BV Cares direct employee support

Exclusive discounts from leading retailers

Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses

Celebration of Employee Milestones

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Lp is seeking an Enrichment Leader to work full-time Sunday-Thursday in Memphis. In this role, you will organize and implement activities for seniors with cognitive disabilities, following a specialized curriculum.

The ideal candidate should have a degree related to Recreation Therapy or similar fields, and a minimum of 6 months' experience leading group activities. Skills in communication and empathy are essential, along with the commitment to ensuring the well-being of our residents.

Belmont Village offers career growth, training programs, and a supportive work environment focused on helping seniors thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience leading group activities for special needs population.
• Ability to work a defined schedule including weekends.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of cognitively impaired seniors in therapeutic programs.
• Prepare materials and research for memory enrichment activities.
• Assist with cognitive assessments and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Leadership in group activities

Empathy

Communication in English

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Schedule

Full-time Sunday-Thursday

About the Role

As an Enrichment Leader with Belmont Village Senior Living, you will plan, organize and implement specialized activities for a group of seniors with cognitive disabilities living within our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Enrichment Leaders are responsible for leading group activities by following our award-winning memory enrichment program curriculum. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically 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 small groups of cognitively impaired seniors in our award winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness programs.
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead engaging 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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