Activities Assistant - Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Programs (Physical & Mental)

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living's The Atrium at Drum Hill in North Chelmsford, MA seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and run programs addressing residents' psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a caring environment.

You will support the Activity Director, lead individual and group activities, and help residents stay engaged daily; schedule includes Sunday–Tuesday 9am–5pm with a pay rate of $17–$18.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have training/knowledge of recreational activities.
• Possesses training/knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program that is engaging.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the schedule.
• Support and direct independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Understand residents' backgrounds and abilities to tailor activities.
• Encourage participation and communicate changes to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer’s knowledge

Education

High school diploma / bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Atrium at Drum Hill, 2 Technology Drive, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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

We are looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistants 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

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 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*
• 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.

The Atrium at Drum Hill, 2 Technology Drive, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States of America