Engagement Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & floating holidays

Meal program discount

Paid training & uniforms

Referral bonus program

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Medical, vision & dental

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Programming/Activity Assistant to design and run a seven-day activity schedule for residents, promoting engagement and well-being in a caring environment.

You will support the Activity Director, lead various group sizes, and tailor activities to individual resident needs while maintaining confidentiality and safety during excursions.

Qualifications

• Must have training/knowledge in recreational activities.
• Must have training/knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Support, encourage and direct independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups.
• Understand residents' backgrounds, abilities, interests and cognitive capacity to tailor activities.
• Encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Compassionate

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

Full Time and Per Diem opportunities available

$17.50 - $18.75/HR

We 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
• 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.