Assistant - Programming Harbor

Benchmark-Senior-Living; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted meal program

Paid training & uniforms

Associate referral bonus program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs for residents, promoting self-esteem in a caring environment. You will assist the Activity Director in planning engaging activities across one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.

The role emphasizes aging and disability awareness, knowledge of Alzheimer’s, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks with a positive attitude in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities preferred.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities.
• Develop and implement a seven day a week activity program.
• Support residents by integrating activities into care.
• Understand residents’ background and abilities to tailor activities.
• Encourage participation and attendance in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with groups during excursions.

Skills

Activity planning

Recreational activities

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

We are looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistants 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 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

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

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.