Memory Enrichment Lead for Senior Wellness

Belmont Village Senior Living; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth and Training programs

BV Cares support program

Exclusive discounts

Continuing education courses

Celebration of milestones

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Enrichment Leader to plan and implement engaging activities for seniors with cognitive disabilities in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will lead group activities following our memory enrichment program, emphasizing hospitality, empathy and growth.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work a schedule that includes Sundays to Thursdays 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays part-time.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 6 months leading group activities with a special needs population.
• Able to work the defined schedule for this position which may include weekends.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach small groups of cognitively impaired seniors in our award winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness programs.
• Prepare materials and conduct relevant research to confidently lead engaging memory enrichment activities.
• Assist with Cognitive Assessments, tracking and trending of resident participation and maintaining compliance related documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Teamwork

Hospitality

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an Enrichment Leader to plan and implement engaging activities for seniors with cognitive disabilities in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will lead group activities following our memory enrichment program, emphasizing hospitality, empathy and growth.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work a schedule that includes Sundays to Thursdays 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays part-time.