Memory Care Activities Assistant at Luxury Senior Living Community

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Meaningful engagement can bring purpose, connection, and joy to every day.

We’re seeking a creative, compassionate, and energetic Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant to help plan and lead meaningful programs and activities for residents living with dementia, early-stage dementia, or mild cognitive impairment.

This position helps create opportunities for residents to connect, participate, explore their interests, and enjoy meaningful experiences in a supportive and engaging environment.

About the Variel

We believe the later chapters of life deserve to be lived with purpose, comfort, and connection. The Variel is a modern senior living community in the heart of Woodland Hills, built on a simple conviction: exceptional senior living should offer the same warmth, quality, and attention to detail found in a luxury hotel. 

Our residents are more than customers, they are our neighbors, friends, and community. Every interaction, experience, and detail matters, from the care we provide to the way we welcome residents and their families each day.

At The Variel, we value genuine hospitality, teamwork, compassion, and accountability. We treat each other the way we wish to be treated in return, and we are committed to creating an environment where our residents and our team members can thrive.

About the location

Set at 6233 Variel Avenue in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, The Variel offers a vibrant setting surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, and the best of the West San Fernando Valley. With Westfield Topanga, local farmers markets, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, our community provides residents with a comfortable and connected lifestyle. Designed with modern living in mind, The Variel combines thoughtful amenities, inviting spaces, and exceptional service to create an environment that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and distinctly like home.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant supports the development, planning, scheduling, and facilitation of programs that promote the various dimensions of wellness. This position works closely with the Memory Care team to provide activities that are appropriate for residents’ abilities, interests, preferences, and individual needs.

The ideal candidate is creative, patient, and enthusiastic about working with older adults and enjoys finding new ways to encourage participation, connection, and engagement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plan and lead a variety of engaging programs, including arts and crafts, entertainment, social events, brain games, and other cognitive activities.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly activity calendars and schedules.
• Assist with gathering information, articles, photos, and resident highlights for the Memory Care newsletter.
• Maintain an organized supply of activity materials, books, puzzles, magazines, games, and other resources.
• Introduce residents to appropriate technology programs and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Train and support care staff in activity-related programs and ways to encourage resident participation.
• Work collaboratively with the Memory Care team to adapt activities based on resident abilities, interests, and needs.
• Continuously develop new ideas and opportunities for meaningful engagement in the Memory Care neighborhood.
• Encourage participation while respecting each resident’s preferences, abilities, and comfort level.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for residents.
• Attend required meetings, training, and educational sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in activities, life enrichment, recreation, teaching, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors, particularly individuals living with dementia, preferred.
• Genuine passion for working with older adults and creating meaningful experiences.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and comfortable leading both group and individual activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Adobe products.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities and schedules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, families, caregivers, and other team members.
• Flexible and willing to participate in special events and activities as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and balance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently .
• Ability to safely move throughout the community and participate in resident activities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with frequent interaction with residents, families, visitors, and team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Variel of Woodland Hills is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position.We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.