Activities Assistant - Full Time

The Lakewood Courtyard, a Spring Oak Senior Living Community is looking for a warm, patient, and energetic Activities Assistant to join our team. 

This position will support the Activities Department with daily programming throughout the community, with a special focus on engaging residents who may have memory loss, dementia, or other cognitive changes and benefit from additional encouragement and personalized activities. 

• Assist with daily activities and resident engagement throughout the community. 

• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programs through room visits and friendly reminders. 

• Provide support during group activities to help residents feel included and successful. 

• Lead small-group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents with memory loss or cognitive challenges. 

• Work with the Activities Director and Nursing team to identify residents who may benefit from additional engagement. 

• Help create a positive, caring, and welcoming environment for all residents. 

• Experience working with memory care residents or individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is strongly preferred. 

• Previous experience as an Activities Assistant, Activity Aide, CNA, caregiver, or similar role in senior living or assisted living preferred. 

• Dementia care training or certification, such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Dementia Care Specialist, or a related dementia training certificate, is a plus but not required. 

• Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable engaging residents individually and in groups. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.