Activities Assistant – Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Lakewood

Activities Assistant -- Part 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. \\n **Responsibilities:** * 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. * **Preferred Qualifications:** * **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. **Schedule:** * **Part-time** * **Monday--Friday:** Approximately 1:00 PM -- 6:00 PM * Flexibility to work occasional Sundays preferred. * \\n $16 - $17 an hour \\n At **Spring Oak Senior Living**, we believe meaningful activities and personal connections make a difference in the lives of our residents. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with seniors and is passionate about helping them stay active, engaged, and connected.