Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

BV Cares

Exclusive discounts

Continuing education

Milestones and achievements

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Aliso Viejo, CA is seeking an Activity Leader to plan and lead cognitive-therapy based activities for seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will implement our memory enrichment program and support residents with empathy and hospitality.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and clear English communication; weekend availability may be required. This full-time position offers growth opportunities, benefits, and a supportive community.

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 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.

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

Skills

Empathy and care

Group facilitation

Cognition awareness

Education

Associate degree in Recreation Therapy / Social Work / Psychology

Job description

Full-time 9:00am-5:30pm Sunday-Thursday or Friday-Monday

Part-time 9:00am-5:30pm Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday

About The Role

As an Activity 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. Activity 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
• All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of applicable post-offer pre-employment screenings, which may include a job-related background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB testing, consistent with applicable laws.

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.