Memory Enrichment Coach

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Mental Health benefits

Prescription benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401(k) savings with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks an Activity Enrichment Leader to guide small groups of cognitively impaired seniors through memory enrichment, art, music, and fitness using our Whole Brain Fitness curriculum.

You will prepare materials, lead engaging sessions, and help track resident participation while maintaining compliance docs. A related degree and experience with special needs populations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related field of study. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months leading group activities with a special needs population.
• Ability to work the defined schedule for this position which may include weekends.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Professional, pleasant, adaptable with a team oriented attitude.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Responsibilities

• Leading and teaching small groups of cognitively impaired seniors using our award winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness programs.
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead engaging memory enrichment activities
• Assisting with Cognitive Assessments, tracking and trending of resident participation and maintaining compliance related documentation

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Group leading

Engaging cognitively impaired seniors

English communication

Education

Associate's Degree (Recreation Therapy / Social Work / Psychology / Education)

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks an Activity Enrichment Leader to guide small groups of cognitively impaired seniors through memory enrichment, art, music, and fitness using our Whole Brain Fitness curriculum.

You will prepare materials, lead engaging sessions, and help track resident participation while maintaining compliance docs. A related degree and experience with special needs populations are preferred.