Assistant - Programming

Colonial Group; Bedford (NH); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Résumé du poste

Benchmark Senior Living in Bedford, NH is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and implement engaging programs for residents. You will support the Activity Director, coordinate individual and group activities, and help meet residents' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs in a caring environment.

You will work full-time, with a schedule that includes weekends, and contribute to a warm, supportive community for elders and disabled individuals under

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• 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 ability to coordinate multiple tasks with a positive attitude and perform under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Assists in development and implementation of a seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Leads one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to schedule.
• Supports independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Understands residents' backgrounds and participation needs to tailor activities.
• Encourages residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicates changes in residents' condition to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stays with group during excursions.

Connaissances

Recreational activities

Confidentiality

Coordination of tasks

Positive attitude

Formation

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

If you love to have fun, use your creativity, and make someone smile, this is the opportunity for you!

Full-time!

Tuesday through Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Sunday through Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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

Benchmark at Bedford Falls 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*
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*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.