Activities Assistant - Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & floating holidays

Meal program

Paid training

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Medical, vision & dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant in Stamford, CT to organize and implement programs tailored to the individual needs of residents. The role supports the Activity Director and helps fulfill emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs in a nurturing environment.

The position focuses on leading activities, developing engaging programs seven days a week, and ensuring residents’ participation while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the schedule.
• Develop and implement an engaging seven-day activity program.
• Support residents by viewing all care aspects as activities.
• Understand residents' backgrounds and needs to tailor activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities knowledge

Alzheimer's/dementias knowledge

Confidentiality

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

We are looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistants to join our team! The Memory Care 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 Memory Care Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Memory Care Activity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• 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

Memory Care Activity Assistant 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

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*
• 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.