Senior Memory Care Activities Lead

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

BV Cares program

Discounts from retailers

Continuing education

Milestone celebrations

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking an Enrichment Leader to plan, organize and implement specialized memory enrichment activities for seniors with cognitive disabilities in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will lead group activities, prepare materials, and support cognitive assessments with a focus on empathy, hospitality, and teamwork.

The role requires reliability, a growth mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment while delivering

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading and teaching small groups of cognitively impaired seniors in our memory enrichment programs.
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead memory enrichment activities.
• Assisting with Cognitive Assessments, tracking and trending resident participation and maintaining compliance-related documentation.

Skills

Group activity leadership

Empathy

Hospitality orientation

Education

Associate Degree in related field

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking an Enrichment Leader to plan, organize and implement specialized memory enrichment activities for seniors with cognitive disabilities in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will lead group activities, prepare materials, and support cognitive assessments with a focus on empathy, hospitality, and teamwork.

The role requires reliability, a growth mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment while delivering