Activities Assistant - Part Time

Benchmark Senior Living; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Meal program discount

Training provided

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k match

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Employment eligibility varies

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living’s The Commons in Lincoln is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant for our Skilled Nursing Rehab facility. You will organize and implement programs designed to meet residents' individual needs and promote self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include developing daily programs, leading activities, supporting independence, and understanding residents' backgrounds, abilities, and cognitive needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities and Alzheimer’s/dementias knowledge is preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks with a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents.
• Leads one-on-ones, small group, and large group activities according to the schedule.
• Supports independent activity pursuits for residents, individually or in groups.
• Understands residents' backgrounds, participation needs, and abilities to tailor activities.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer's knowledge

Confidentiality

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

Activity Assistant, Skilled Nursing Rehab

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a part time Activity Assistant for our Skilled Nursing Rehab facility. The 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 Activity Assistant supports and assists in all necessary programming.

Join The Commons in Lincoln, a premier CCRC campus within Benchmark proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents
• Leads and implements one-on-ones, 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 residents' abilities by understanding that all aspects of care
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability

Education And Skills Required

• 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

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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.