Job Title: Dementia Care Activities Specialist
Company: Lincoln Glen Manor
Location: San Jose CA (On-site)
Type: Part-Time (Weekends)
Compensation: $18/hour or more based on experience
About Lincoln Glen Manor
Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit mission-driven senior living community located on a welcoming six-acre campus in San Jose California. Founded in 1965 by the Lincoln Glen Church Congregation the Manor provides four levels of care and extensive amenities designed to meet the physical emotional and spiritual needs of older adults. Our approach to senior care is rooted in compassion community and respect values that guide how we serve our residents and support one another as a family.
About the Role
As Dementia Care Activities Specialist you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents living with advanced dementia. This hands-on position focuses on delivering personalized meaningful activities that foster emotional well-being cognitive engagement and social connection. Working as part of our Memory Care team youll provide one-on-one attention and creative engagement to promote comfort familiarity and joy for each resident in your care.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and facilitate individualized activities tailored to residents needs preferences and abilities.
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Build meaningful relationships through consistent empathetic and respectful interactions.
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Engage residents using sensory music art and reminiscence-based activities.
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Document resident participation and communicate observations to the care team.
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Collaborate with nursing therapy and other departments to support individualized care plans.
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Maintain a calm supportive presence to reduce distress or confusion using redirection and reassurance techniques.
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Ensure activity spaces remain safe organized and welcoming.
Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with dementia in a residential or care setting.
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Understanding of person-centered care principles.
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Background or interest in arts crafts exercise or event planning preferred.
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Patience empathy and a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults.
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Dementia care certification or specialized training a plus.
What We Offer
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Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m.
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Pay: $18/hour or more depending on experience.
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A supportive mission-based work environment where every role makes a meaningful impact.
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Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care team dedicated to enhancing residents lives.
-
Beautiful 6-acre campus offering a warm family-oriented atmosphere.
What We Offer
- Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m.
- Pay: $18/hour or more depending on experience.
- A supportive mission-based work environment where every role makes a meaningful impact.
- Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care team dedicated to enhancing residents lives.
- Beautiful 6-acre campus offering a warm family-oriented atmosphere.
Job Title: Dementia Care Activities Specialist Company: Lincoln Glen Manor Location: San Jose CA (On-site) Type: Part-Time (Weekends) Compensation: $18/hour or more based on experience About Lincoln Glen Manor Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit mission-driven senior living community located on a welc...
Job Title: Dementia Care Activities Specialist
Company: Lincoln Glen Manor
Location: San Jose CA (On-site)
Type: Part-Time (Weekends)
Compensation: $18/hour or more based on experience
About Lincoln Glen Manor
Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit mission-driven senior living community located on a welcoming six-acre campus in San Jose California. Founded in 1965 by the Lincoln Glen Church Congregation the Manor provides four levels of care and extensive amenities designed to meet the physical emotional and spiritual needs of older adults. Our approach to senior care is rooted in compassion community and respect values that guide how we serve our residents and support one another as a family.
About the Role
As Dementia Care Activities Specialist you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents living with advanced dementia. This hands-on position focuses on delivering personalized meaningful activities that foster emotional well-being cognitive engagement and social connection. Working as part of our Memory Care team youll provide one-on-one attention and creative engagement to promote comfort familiarity and joy for each resident in your care.
Key Responsibilities
-
Plan and facilitate individualized activities tailored to residents needs preferences and abilities.
-
Build meaningful relationships through consistent empathetic and respectful interactions.
-
Engage residents using sensory music art and reminiscence-based activities.
-
Document resident participation and communicate observations to the care team.
-
Collaborate with nursing therapy and other departments to support individualized care plans.
-
Maintain a calm supportive presence to reduce distress or confusion using redirection and reassurance techniques.
-
Ensure activity spaces remain safe organized and welcoming.
Requirements
-
High school diploma or equivalent required.
-
Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with dementia in a residential or care setting.
-
Understanding of person-centered care principles.
-
Background or interest in arts crafts exercise or event planning preferred.
-
Patience empathy and a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults.
-
Dementia care certification or specialized training a plus.
What We Offer
-
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m.
-
Pay: $18/hour or more depending on experience.
-
A supportive mission-based work environment where every role makes a meaningful impact.
-
Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care team dedicated to enhancing residents lives.
-
Beautiful 6-acre campus offering a warm family-oriented atmosphere.
What We Offer
- Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m.
- Pay: $18/hour or more depending on experience.
- A supportive mission-based work environment where every role makes a meaningful impact.
- Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care team dedicated to enhancing residents lives.
- Beautiful 6-acre campus offering a warm family-oriented atmosphere.
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