Memory Care Activities Assistant - Part Time

Job Title: Memory Care Activities Assistant
Location: Norwalk, CT
Employment Type: Fridays & Saturdays 9AM to 5PM
Department: Activities

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Activities Assistants to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages


• Flexible shifts


• Paid training & uniforms


• Growth opportunities


• Bonus & incentive programs


• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily programs and activities for residents


• Collaborate with other departments to engage everyone in resident programming


• Provide an excellent customer experience for residents and families


• Ensure resident involvement/engagement through one on one, small group, and large group activities

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Experience in activity planning with older adults preferred


• Experience working in a Skilled Nursing facility preferred


• Knowledge of dementia and related issues


• Experience and interest in working with older adults


• Evidence in creativity


• Highly organized


• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality


• Driver Requirements: Driver license required with good driving record. May be required to take driving test

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening