Activity Assistant Harbor Part Time

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal program

Training provided

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant at Greenwich Farm in Warwick, RI. The role focuses on planning and delivering engaging programs to meet residents' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs in a compassionate, supportive environment.

The position supports the Activity Director and helps create a seven-day activity plan. Strong knowledge of aging, dementia care, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or higher; experience with aging and disability issues.
• Experience or training in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality about residents and staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group, and large group activities.
• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program.
• Support residents’ abilities through daily activities.
• Know residents’ backgrounds and needs to tailor programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in programming.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to the Harbor Care Director.
• Supervise residents during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities knowledge

Alzheimer’s and dementias knowledge

Aging and disability awareness

Education

High school diploma or higher

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Greenwich Farm at Warwick, 75 Minnesota Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 residents 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

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.

Greenwich Farm at Warwick, 75 Minnesota Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States of America