Engaging Senior Living Activity Programs Assistant

Colonial Group; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Health & wellness programs

401k with company match

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement activities that meet the diverse needs of residents, promoting self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

You will support the Activity Director in planning and delivering engaging seven-day programming, encouraging participation, and adapting activities to residents’ backgrounds, abilities and interests.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Support independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Frame all care activities as meaningful programming.
• Know residents’ backgrounds, abilities, interests, and cognitive capacity.
• Encourage residents to participate in programming.
• Notify Harbor Care Director of changes in residents’ condition or behavior.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Knowledge of aging & disability issues

Recreational activities

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement activities that meet the diverse needs of residents, promoting self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

You will support the Activity Director in planning and delivering engaging seven-day programming, encouraging participation, and adapting activities to residents’ backgrounds, abilities and interests.