Activity/Programming Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Concord (NH); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Birches at Concord, part of Benchmark Senior Living, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to support residents with engaging daily activities. You will help plan and implement a seven-day-a-week program, assisting in one-on-one, small group, and large group sessions to meet emotional, social, and cognitive needs.

Must have a high school diploma or higher, with training in recreational activities and dementia care.

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or higher and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s/dementias.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a seven-day-a-week activity program that is engaging.
• Lead one-on-one, small group, and large group activities.
• Support independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Consider residents' abilities and interests when planning activities.
• Encourage participation and monitor resident conditions and behavior.
• Communicate any changes to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with groups during excursions.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Recreational activities

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

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

The Birches at Concord are looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistants to join our team!

Full time Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm

$16.25-$17.50 per hour

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

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.