Activity Assistant – Memory Care

Eden Senior Care; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Senior Living Management, part of a network with Willow Falls Senior Living, seeks a Memory Care Lifestyle Assistant. This full-time, on-site role requires weekend availability and offers a $16–$17 per hour pay range. You will plan and lead resident engagement activities for memory care residents and collaborate with a caring team to enhance quality of life.

The position emphasizes meaningful programming, reliability, and compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Memory care experience preferred.
• Dependability and reliability are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the activity calendar and lead daily engagement programs.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents.
• Foster relationships with residents and families to support engagement.
• Maintain activity supplies and organize program resources.
• Keep activity areas welcoming, safe, and well maintained.
• Collaborate with the team to support individualized resident needs.
• Adapt programs to varying abilities and ensure meaningful activities.

Skills

Memory care experience

Reliability

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Job description

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our seniors' well-being.

Willow Falls Senior Living is a proud member of the Vista Senior Living Management network, where compassionate care meets exceptional living. With more than 30 communities across multiple states, we specialize in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. Our dedicated team ensures a nurturing environment where seniors thrive and find joy in every moment.

Position: Memory Care Lifestyle Assistant (Full time )

Weekend availability is required

• Fridays and Saturdays are required
• The position would not require working both Saturday and Sunday
• For full-time candidates, the schedule could include Friday, Saturday, and up to three additional weekdays
• For part-time candidates, the schedule could include Friday, Saturday, and potentially two additional half-days during the week
• Specific hours and scheduling can be discussed during the interview process

Salary Rate: $16 - $17 per hour

The Memory Care Lifestyle Assistantis dedicated exclusively to our Memory Care neighborhood and would be responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of resident engagement programs for individuals living with dementia and other cognitive impairments.

Job functions will include:

• Implement the activity calendar and lead daily engagement programs that promote resident participation, socialization, and cognitive stimulation.
• Facilitate both group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and individual needs.
• Foster positive relationships with residents while encouraging meaningful engagement and social interaction.
• Maintain activity supplies, department materials, and program resources; monitor inventory and request needed supplies in a timely manner.
• Keep assigned activity areas organized, welcoming, safe, and well maintained.
• Collaborate with team members to support individualized resident preferences and enhance overall quality of life.
• Adapt programs and activities to accommodate varying physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
• Ensure residents receive consistent, meaningful, and enriching programming in accordance with departmental guidelines and established activity calendars.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and accountability in supporting the continuity and success of resident programming.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience in memory care is strongly preferred.
• Consistent attendance, dependability, and reliability, with a strong commitment to providing stable and familiar support for residents.
• A compassionate, reliable, and self-motivated approach to resident care and engagement.
• The ability to consistently follow established programming, departmental procedures, and activity schedules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks and maintain activity resources effectively.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs, preferences, and abilities of residents.
• A genuine passion for enriching the lives of seniors through meaningful activities, engagement, and person-centered care.