Activity Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Westlands (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays (8)

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus

Health & Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Time & Health PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossing invites compassionate individuals to join as Programming/Activity Assistants. You will design and run engaging activities daily, supporting residents’ physical, social, and emotional well-being in a caring environment.

You will assist the Activity Director, coordinate group and individual activities, and help residents stay engaged while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and implementation of a seven-day activity program.
• Leads and implements one-on-one, small group and large group activities.
• Supports and directs independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Understands residents' background, abilities, interests and cognitive capacity to tailor activities.
• Encourages residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Notifies Harbor Care Director of changes in residents’ condition or behavior.
• Stays with group during excursions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Activity coordination

Communication

Recreational activities training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossing, 199 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

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.

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.

Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossing, 199 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States of America