Memory Care Recreation Specialist (Dementia Activities)

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

EAP program

Employee foundation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Virtual care

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Memory Care Recreation Assistant to deliver specialized memory care activities and support dementia care goals.

This role emphasizes engaging residents in meaningful group and individual activities to promote wellbeing and satisfaction. You will contribute to care planning, encourage participation, and ensure availability of engaging materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Must be read, write, speak and understand the English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors to respond to their medical and physical needs.

Responsibilities

• The Memory Care Recreation Assistant delivers efficient and effective recreation programming activities in the Memory Care Unit to achieve positive clinical outcomes for dementia patients/residents and family satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary plan of patient/resident care.
• Facilitate and encourage patient's/resident's participation in group and individual activities.
• Provide resources and materials to address the special interest of patient's/resident's for independent engagement.
• Make recommendations regarding recreation equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the patients/residents and maintain adequate supplies of them.

Skills

English proficiency

CNA preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Memory Care Recreation Assistant to deliver specialized memory care activities and support dementia care goals.

This role emphasizes engaging residents in meaningful group and individual activities to promote wellbeing and satisfaction. You will contribute to care planning, encourage participation, and ensure availability of engaging materials and equipment.