Resident Engagement Specialist — Memory Care

Silverado; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance

Discount Programs

Job summary

Silverado Encinitas is a memory care leader seeking a dedicated Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant. The role focuses on bringing joy, engagement, and purpose to residents’ daily lives through creative recreational programming, guided by a compassionate team in a memory care environment.

You’ll plan and lead daily activity programs, organize memory enrichment activities, and encourage participation while celebrating achievements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent required.
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English.
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Comfortable working around animals and pets.
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
• Previous experience with older adults or memory care preferred.
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™ and Certified Great Place to Work®.
• Paid training and strong internal mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Resident Engagement in planning and leading daily activity programs.
• Organize and facilitate memory enrichment activities for small groups.
• Encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements.
• Prepare materials and conduct research for recreational programs.
• Support music and occupational therapy sessions.

Skills

English communication

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Animal-friendly

Memory care experience

Older adults experience

Mobility required

Paid training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Silverado Encinitas is a memory care leader seeking a dedicated Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant. The role focuses on bringing joy, engagement, and purpose to residents’ daily lives through creative recreational programming, guided by a compassionate team in a memory care environment.

You’ll plan and lead daily activity programs, organize memory enrichment activities, and encourage participation while celebrating achievements.