Compassionate Memory Care Activities Coordinator

Edgehillcommunity; Connecticut; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Unif…

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Prog

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid T…

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and run engaging programs for residents. You will support the Activity Director and help meet psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a nurturing environment.

You should have a high school diploma or higher, knowledge of aging and dementias, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the schedule.
• Develop and implement a seven day a week activity program to engage residents.
• Support residents’ abilities and view care activities as meaningful activities.
• Know residents' backgrounds, participation needs, abilities, interests and attention span.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group at all times when on excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer’s & dementias

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and run engaging programs for residents. You will support the Activity Director and help meet psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a nurturing environment.

You should have a high school diploma or higher, knowledge of aging and dementias, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality.