Memory Care Activity & Enrichment Specialist

Glacier Hills Senior Living Community; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake, Michigan seeks a compassionate Community Life Aide to design and run engaging programs for residents, including those with dementia. You will work with nursing staff to integrate activities into care plans and coordinate events to enrich daily life.

Minimum experience in life enrichment or recreation therapy is preferred; knowledge of dementia care and strong communication with families and team members are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in life enrichment, activity coordination, or recreation therapy.
• Knowledge of dementia care principles and strategies for meaningful engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with residents, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and facilitate daily activities for physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
• Develop dementia care programs for memory care residents.
• Collaborate with residents and families to tailor activities to preferences.

Skills

Life enrichment

Activity coordination

Recreation therapy

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

High school diploma

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake, Michigan seeks a compassionate Community Life Aide to design and run engaging programs for residents, including those with dementia. You will work with nursing staff to integrate activities into care plans and coordinate events to enrich daily life.

Minimum experience in life enrichment or recreation therapy is preferred; knowledge of dementia care and strong communication with families and team members are essential.