Activity Assistant, Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part 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

Paid Time Off

Holiday eligibility varies

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a Community Associate to support engaging activities for residents. You will lead group and individual activities, coordinate schedules, and promote participation across the community.

Requirements include a high school diploma or higher, knowledge of aging and Alzheimer's/dementias, ability to multitask under pressure, and a commitment to confidentiality. Part-time role with meaningful benefits and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher or equivalent experience.
• Experience and training in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Confidentiality in handling resident and staff information.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven-day-a-week activity program that is engaging.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities.
• Support independent activity pursuits and group participation.
• Support residents’ abilities; view care as an activity.
• Know residents’ backgrounds, needs, and cognitive/capacity factors.
• Encourage participation in programming and activities.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition to leadership.
• Stay with the group during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities knowledge

Alzheimer’s/dementias knowledge

Confidentiality

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

24 Hours a Week Every Other Weekend Included.

$18-$19.25

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

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.