Part-time Memory Care Activities Specialist

Meridian at Lake San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Meridian at Lake San Marcos is seeking a Part-time Activities Assistant (Memory care) to support residents with dementia through engaging activities and events, indoors and outdoors.

The role includes planning and implementing activities, promoting attendance at events, assisting with group activities, sing-alongs and exercise classes, and decorating for holidays. Candidates with memory care experience and First Aid certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities with seniors who have dementia or in a senior retirement community.
• Memory care experience.
• Great organization, planning, and engaging/re-directing seniors.
• Great energy and kindness.
• Operate a VCR, DVD, and stereo system.
• High School diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Must possess valid First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization.
• Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality.
• Promote resident’s attendance at events and activities.
• Assist with planning and implementing events and activities.
• Assist with group activities, sing-a-longs, and exercise classes.
• Conduct activity programs as assigned.
• Assist residents with gardening projects.
• Assist with decorations for holidays and special occasions.

Skills

Memory care experience

Great organization

Engaging residents

Energy and kindness

Tech operation (VCR/DVD/stereo)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent certificate

Tools

First Aid Certification

Job description

Meridian at Lake San Marcos is seeking a Part-time Activities Assistant (Memory care) to support residents with dementia through engaging activities and events, indoors and outdoors.

The role includes planning and implementing activities, promoting attendance at events, assisting with group activities, sing-alongs and exercise classes, and decorating for holidays. Candidates with memory care experience and First Aid certification are preferred.