Full-Time Memory Care Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth and Training programs

BV Cares direct employee support

Exclusive discounts

Unlimited continuing education

Employee milestones and achievements

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Illinois is hiring a full-time Enrichment Leader to plan and lead activities for seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will deliver our memory enrichment program, adapt to cognitive needs, and help residents thrive with compassionate service. Weekend schedule required (Sunday-Thursday) with hours 9:00 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. This role rewards reliability, empathy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

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 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

Group activity leadership

Empathy

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associates Degree in Recreation Therapy/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living in Illinois is hiring a full-time Enrichment Leader to plan and lead activities for seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will deliver our memory enrichment program, adapt to cognitive needs, and help residents thrive with compassionate service. Weekend schedule required (Sunday-Thursday) with hours 9:00 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. This role rewards reliability, empathy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.