Full Time Resident Engagement Assistant (AM)
Silverado
Summary
Join Silverado Encinitas, a memory care innovator, as a Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant — a creative and compassionate team member who helps bring joy, engagement, and purpose to residents' daily lives through recreational programming.
Job description
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist the Director of Resident Engagement in planning and leading daily activity programs
- Organize and facilitate memory enrichment activities for small groups
- Encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements
- Prepare materials and conduct research for recreational programs
- Support music and occupational therapy sessions
Schedule
Full Time, AM shift, variable days, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent required
- Effective communicator in verbal and written English
- Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable working around animals and pets
- Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia
- Previous experience with older adults or memory care preferred
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Pet Insurance
- Auto & Home Insurance
- Discount Programs
Company overview
Silverado is a leading senior living company specializing exclusively in memory care and hospice services for individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other memory-impairing diseases. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Silverado operates 28 memory care communities across 10 states, providing the full continuum of care from early onset through end-of-life services. The company's innovative approach combines intensive clinical care with a home-like residential environment, featuring 24/7 licensed nursing staff, physician medical directors, and specialized dementia care programs. Silverado is recognized as an industry leader in memory care innovation, with partnerships with major research universities including UCLA, UCSD, Stanford, and Baylor University. The company's unique "normalization" philosophy focuses on treating residents with dignity and respect while maintaining their independence and quality of life. Silverado also operates home care offices and hospice services, offering comprehensive support for families navigating memory loss challenges.