Dementia Activity Coordinator - Senior Living Recreation

Vantage Care, LLC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixteen Acres Healthcare Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Recreation Assistant with Dementia Experience to design and lead engaging activities for residents across a range of abilities. Under the director's supervision, you will plan programs that support cognitive, social, and emotional well-being while showing patience, tact, and enthusiasm.

English language proficiency is required to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever level of ability at which they are currently functioning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities programs under the supervision of the director to improve the functioning of residents who have a wide variety of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, developmental, or age-related needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Job description

Sixteen Acres Healthcare Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Recreation Assistant with Dementia Experience to design and lead engaging activities for residents across a range of abilities. Under the director's supervision, you will plan programs that support cognitive, social, and emotional well-being while showing patience, tact, and enthusiasm.

English language proficiency is required to communicate effectively with residents and staff.