Senior Living Enrichment Educator

Belmont Village Oak Park; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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/disab

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Oak Park is seeking an Activity Enrichment Leader to guide small-group fitness, art, music, and memory enrichment activities for cognitively impaired seniors, using our established Whole Brain Fitness program and a research-based curriculum. You will engage diverse personalities, adapt instruction, and lead classes while documenting participation and supporting assessments.

The role offers a stable schedule (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 9am-5:30pm) and opportunities to

Qualifications

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

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Belmont Village Oak Park is seeking an Activity Enrichment Leader to guide small-group fitness, art, music, and memory enrichment activities for cognitively impaired seniors, using our established Whole Brain Fitness program and a research-based curriculum. You will engage diverse personalities, adapt instruction, and lead classes while documenting participation and supporting assessments.

The role offers a stable schedule (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 9am-5:30pm) and opportunities to