Activities Assistant - Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 25,141; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Paid Training

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A senior living community in Chelmsford is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to coordinate and implement engaging programs for residents. This role will support the Activity Director and ensure residents' psychological, emotional, and social needs are met in a nurturing setting. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience in developing activities for elderly and disabled individuals. Benefits include health coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Experience developing programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding residents and staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement programs for residents' psychological, intellectual, and social needs.
• Lead individual and group activities as per programming schedule.
• Motivate residents to participate in programming and activities.

Skills

Knowledge of aging and disability issues

Training in recreational activities

Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias

Positive attitude

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

We are looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to join our team! The Programming/Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self‑esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Programming/Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 9am -5 pm

Rate of Pay: $17 - $18.25 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• Responsible for leading and implementing one‑on‑one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability
• Encourages and motivates residents to attend and participate in programming and activities
• Communicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to Harbor Care Director
• Stays with group at all times when on excursions

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals
• Possesses training and knowledge in recreational activities
• Possesses training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community
• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure

Benefits

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company‑provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.