Full Time Activity Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal discount

Paid training

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k match

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Massachusetts is seeking a Community Associate to develop and implement an engaging seven-day activity program for residents, leading individual and group activities, and supporting independent pursuits.

The role emphasizes understanding residents’ backgrounds, abilities, and dementia considerations, promoting participation, and communicating changes to the care team. A detail-oriented, compassionate candidate will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities.
• Training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Coordinates multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Leads and implements 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 regarding background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span.
• Encourages and motivates residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicates any changes in residents' condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stays with group at all times when on excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities training

Aging and disability knowledge

Task coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

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

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, 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

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.