Activity Assistant Memory Care

Colonial Group; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Programs

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting the needs of residents in Concord, NH. You will support the Activity Director and help promote self-esteem in a caring environment.

The role requires leading activities, coordinating schedules, and maintaining confidentiality while ensuring residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive needs are addressed on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of recreational activities.
• Understanding of aging and disability issues.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding residents and staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven-day-a-week activity program.
• Lead one-on-one, small group, and large group activities as scheduled.
• Encourage independent activity pursuits and participation in programs.
• Support residents' abilities, viewing care as activity in daily life.
• Know residents' backgrounds, abilities, interests, and cognitive needs.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programming.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer's/dementias

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Resident care understanding

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

Full time Tuesday - Saturday opportunity!

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*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status