Full Time Resident Engagement Assistant (AM)

Silverado; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance

Discount Programs

Job summary

Silverado Rolling Hills is seeking a Full Time Resident Engagement Assistant (AM) to plan and lead daily activity programs for residents in a memory care setting. You’ll organize memory enrichment activities, encourage participation, and support music and therapy sessions to create joyful moments.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, excellent English communication, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Competitive benefits accompany employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent required.
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English.
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Comfortable working around animals and pets.
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
• Previous experience with older adults or memory care preferred.
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Resident Engagement in planning and leading daily activity programs.
• Organize and facilitate memory enrichment activities for small groups.
• Encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements.
• Prepare materials and conduct research for recreational programs.
• Support music and occupational therapy sessions.

Skills

Effective communicator

English proficiency

Reliability

Experience with older adults

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Animal-friendly environment

Job description

Full Time Resident Engagement Assistant (AM)

Join Silverado Rolling Hills, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring an Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant – a creative and compassionate team member who helps bring joy, engagement, and purpose to our residents’ daily lives. This role blends energy, empathy, and imagination to create meaningful moments through recreational programming.

Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!

You lead with heart, creativity, and integrity. You’re dependable, enthusiastic, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re passionate about helping others live with dignity and joy.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist the Director of Resident Engagement in planning and leading daily activity programs
• Organize and facilitate memory enrichment activities for small groups
• Encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements
• Prepare materials and conduct research for recreational programs
• Support music and occupational therapy sessions

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent required
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Comfortable working around animals and pets
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
• Previous experience with older adults or memory care preferred
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Paid training and strong internal mobility

Schedule: Full Time, AM shift, Thursday - Monday, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Anticipated pay range

$20 - $22 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs

Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role.

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V