Memory Care Activities Specialist

Silverado; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

development assistance

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance

Discount Programs

Paid training

Job summary

Silverado in Bellingham is seeking a Resident Engagement Assistant to lead daily activity programs and coordinate memory-enrichment activities for residents in a supportive, dementia-friendly environment.

You will assist with planning, materials prep, and collaboration with therapy teams, while fostering joy and participation among residents. This part-time role offers training, benefits, and growth opportunities.

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.

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

Verbal & written English

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Animal-friendly

Experience with older adults

Work with dementia

Active mobility (walk, bend, lift up "

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Silverado in Bellingham is seeking a Resident Engagement Assistant to lead daily activity programs and coordinate memory-enrichment activities for residents in a supportive, dementia-friendly environment.

You will assist with planning, materials prep, and collaboration with therapy teams, while fostering joy and participation among residents. This part-time role offers training, benefits, and growth opportunities.