Full Time Activity Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Billerica, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Uniforms Provided

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation & PTO

Health & Wellness Programs

Discounted Meals

Associate Referral Bonus

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Billerica, MA is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and deliver programs that meet the needs of our residents. You will support the Activity Director, lead individual and group activities, and help residents stay engaged, safe, and connected throughout the week.

The role emphasizes seven-day programming, understanding aging and dementia, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; experience with aging and disability issues preferred.
• Training in recreational activities and dementia care.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing a seven-day activity program that is engaging.
• Leads one-on-one, small group and large group activities per the schedule.
• Supports and motivates residents to participate in programming.
• Keeps groups together during excursions and activities.
• Understands residents' backgrounds, abilities, interests and attention spans.
• Communicates changes in residents' condition to the Activity Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aging and dementia in activity planning.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Resident-centered care

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Aging and disability issues training

Job description

Benchmark at Billerica Crossings, 20 Charnstaffe Lane, Billerica, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

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

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, 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

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*
• 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.

Benchmark at Billerica Crossings, 20 Charnstaffe Lane, Billerica, Massachusetts, United States of America