Activities Assistant

Lakeview Estates Activities AssistantLakeview Estates is Seeking an Activities Assistant to join their team!The Activities Assistant reports directly to the Program and Outreach Coordinator depending on community.PURPOSE:The Activities Assistant is a centralized Memory Care leadership role within the Program & Outreach Department and serves as the Memory Care counterpart to the Program & Outreach Director. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, facilitation, and ongoing integrity of the RISE Signature Program within Pearl communities. The Activities Assistant leads all Memory Care engagement and activity efforts, ensuring alignment with RISE standards and best practices while fostering meaningful, cognitively supportive, and purpose-driven experiences for residents living with dementia. This role works collaboratively with the Program & Outreach Director to support multiple neighborhoods within one building, manage resources and supplies, assist with budgeting, and maintain consistent communication with families.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:RISE Program Development & FacilitationDevelop, maintain, and facilitate a vibrant and comprehensive Memory Care activity calendar in alignment with RISE Standards and PillarsEnsure consistent implementation of RISE engagement elements, including but not limited to:RISE Daily FlowCognition IgnitionThe Grandbaby ProjectActivity BoxesLife StationsSensory Rooms and Sensory-Based ProgrammingServe as the primary coordinator and facilitator of daily engagement and activities within the Pearl communityResident Engagement & Cognitive SupportDesign and lead programs that maximize cognitive support, emotional connection, sensory engagement, and purposeful involvementAdapt engagement approaches to meet residents at their level of ability, honoring dignity, autonomy, and individual life storiesMonitor resident participation and engagement trends to ensure program effectiveness and responsivenessCollaboration & OperationsWork directly with the Program & Outreach Director to:Coordinate engagement efforts across all neighborhoods within one buildingAssist with supply accrual, inventory management, and budget awarenessAlign Memory Care programming with broader community initiatives and calendarsRepresent the Pearl environment and Memory Care programming at daily stand-up meetingsMaintain organized documentation, calendars, and program records as requiredFamily Communication & PartnershipSupport family communication related to Memory Care programming and engagement initiativesAssist with education and transparency around the RISE program to build trust and partnership with familiesParticipate in family events or meetings as needed to represent Memory Care engagement effortsQUALIFICATIONS:RequiredExperience working in Memory Care, dementia care, or senior living engagementDemonstrated understanding of person-centered, dementia-informed programmingStrong organizational and communication skillsAbility to collaborate across departments and lead engagement efforts with confidencePassion for purposeful programming and quality of life for residents living with dementiaPreferredDegree or coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related fieldPrevious experience facilitating structured Memory Care programsFamiliarity with sensory-based programming and cognitive engagement strategiesCore CompetenciesDementia-informed engagementCreativity and adaptabilityLeadership and team collaborationEmotional intelligence and empathyTime management and organizationClear verbal and written communication