Memory Care Life Enrichment Specialist

Claiborne Senior Living; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time pay on major holidays

Free employee meals

Referral bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Tempus (Memory Care) program. This role centers on building relationships and creating meaningful moments for residents living with dementia, under the Tempus Director's guidance.

The position focuses on engaging activities, life-skills programs, resident outings, and family events, with a commitment to enhancing quality of life through person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairment preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered dementia care practices.
• Experience facilitating activities, recreation, education, or engagement programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily memory care programming, including sensory engagement, reminiscence activities, and life skills programs.
• Encourage resident participation using individualized, person-centered approaches.
• Support residents during activities, meals, transitions, and daily routines.
• Utilize supportive dementia care techniques such as validation and redirection.
• Observe resident engagement and communicate changes or concerns to the care team.
• Assist with family events, special programs, and intergenerational activities.
• Maintain activity supplies, engagement stations, and programming materials.
• Partner with the Tempus Director to create meaningful and engaging resident experiences.

Skills

Dementia care

Activity facilitation

Person-centered care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Job description

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Tempus (Memory Care) program. This role centers on building relationships and creating meaningful moments for residents living with dementia, under the Tempus Director's guidance.

The position focuses on engaging activities, life-skills programs, resident outings, and family events, with a commitment to enhancing quality of life through person-centered care.