Activity Assistant - Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Health & Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to create and run engaging activities for residents. You will plan and implement programs that address psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while supporting the activities team.

You will lead varied activities, tailor plans to individual residents, and collaborate with the Activity Director to ensure safe, stimulating experiences seven days a week in our Franklin, MA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group, and large group activities according to the schedule.
• Help develop and run a seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Support residents by reframing care as activities and promoting participation.
• Know residents' backgrounds, abilities, interests and cognitive needs to tailor activities.
• Encourage residents to attend activities and stay engaged.
• Communicate any changes in residents' condition to the Activity Director.
• Be with the group during excursions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Activity programming

Communication

Group activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full Time, Tuesday through Saturday

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

We are looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant 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 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 & 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

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.