Activity Assistant - Full Time

Benchmark Senior Living; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care company as an Activity Assistant to engage with residents through tailored programs addressing their physical, social, and emotional needs. This full-time role in Lincoln involves working closely with the Activity Director to create a nurturing environment, requiring compassion and strong organizational skills for success.

Benefits

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities and Alzheimer’s.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a seven-day activity program.
• Leads group and individual activities as scheduled.
• Enhances residents' abilities through engagement.

Skills

Compassion

Coordination

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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We are looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistants to join our Assisted Living team at The Commons in Lincoln campus! 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.

Availability: Sunday-Thursday, 9:30AM-5:30PM

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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