Founding Senior Living Activity Coordinator

Benchmark Senior Living; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday benefits

Discounted meals

Paid training

Uniforms

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Scotch Plains, NJ, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and run a seven-day activity program tailored to residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. You’ll support the Activity Director and help create meaningful daily routines.

You will collaborate with team members to motivate participation, monitor resident wellbeing, and adapt activities to individual backgrounds and abilities, ensuring a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• 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

Skills

Recreational activities training

Alzheimer’s/dementia knowledge

Confidentiality

Multitasking/coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Scotch Plains, NJ, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and run a seven-day activity program tailored to residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. You’ll support the Activity Director and help create meaningful daily routines.

You will collaborate with team members to motivate participation, monitor resident wellbeing, and adapt activities to individual backgrounds and abilities, ensuring a nurturing environment.