Southgate Senior Living is currently seeking a Memory Care Activities/Caregiver to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:
Celebration
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Customer Second (Employee First!)
Ownership
If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.
Position Summary
The Memory Care Activities/Caregiver position plays a key role in supporting the daily engagement, well‑being, and care of our memory care residents. This role is responsible for planning and leading meaningful activities tailored to residents living with dementia, while also providing hands‑on caregiving support as needed. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, patient, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, resident‑focused environment.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
Plan and lead activities: Develop and facilitate daily programs that support cognitive, social, and emotional engagement for memory care residents.
Adapt activities: Modify activities to meet varying levels of cognitive ability and physical function.
Provide caregiving support: Assist with resident care when needed, including transferring, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
Support mealtimes: Help serve meals, assist residents during dining, and ensure a positive, dignified experience.
Monitor resident well‑being: Observe and report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to nursing staff.
Maintain safe environments: Ensure activity spaces and care areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
Collaborate with team members: Work closely with caregivers, nurses, and leadership to support resident needs and community goals.
Qualifications
Experience with dementia care preferred but not required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead groups and engage residents with varying cognitive abilities
Willingness to assist with hands‑on caregiving tasks
Ability to lift, transfer, and support residents safely
Creative, patient, and resident‑centered mindset
What We're Looking For
Someone who enjoys building meaningful connections with residents
A team player who can switch between activities and caregiving as needed
A compassionate individual who understands the unique needs of memory care
Someone who brings energy, creativity, and empathy to their work every day
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.