Activities Assistant - Memory Care Department
Weekends Needed
Grand Villa of Sarasota is dedicated to providing compassionate and engaging care for our residents. We are currently seeking a friendly and motivated Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our Memory Care team. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by facilitating engaging activities and promoting a positive, supportive environment. The position requires some weekend availability and is ideal for individuals passionate about recreational therapy and enhancing quality of life for seniors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and facilitate a variety of recreational activities tailored to residents' interests and cognitive abilities
- Support residents in participating in activities that promote socialization, mental stimulation, and physical well-being
- Collaborate with staff and family members to develop individualized activity plans
- Monitor and document residents' participation and response to activities
- Maintain a safe and welcoming environment during all activities
- Assist with setting up activity spaces and ensuring all materials are prepared and accessible
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in recreational therapy, activities coordination, or a related field is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate, patient, and attentive to residents' needs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work some weekends
- Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging seniors in meaningful activities
- Basic understanding of memory care and cognitive impairments is preferred
At Grand Villa of Sarasota, we foster a warm, inclusive culture that values growth, teamwork, and the well-being of our residents. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to enriching the lives of seniors through engaging and compassionate care.
This position requires a background screening as mandated by Florida law. For more information on background screening requirements, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Company History
In 2001, Senior Management Advisors was formed to manage a portfolio of 18 senior living communities located throughout Florida and Texas. Our success in stabilizing these properties, with an average occupancy rate of 96%, resulted in the profitable sale of the portfolio in 2005. The sale led to industry-wide recognition, and generated interest from other ownership groups desiring to benefit from our expertise in all aspects of senior living.
Over the last ten years, our management business has continued to grow. Today, Senior Management Advisors enjoys a reputation as a top operator with the unique vision and ability to turn troubled assets into highly lucrative investments. Additionally, our proven management methods can enhance and improve the profitability of a stable community.
Today at Senior Management Advisors
Senior Management Advisors continues to bring success in the form of healthy investment returns to its clients and business partners by providing a variety of services, including full management of senior living properties.
