Full Time Activity/Recreation Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Providence (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Programming/Activity Assistant to plan and deliver activities that meet residents’ emotional, social and cognitive needs. You will support the Activity Director and help create an engaging seven-day program for aging and disabled residents in a caring environment.

You will lead individual and group activities, tailor programs to each resident’s abilities, and encourage participation.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or bachelor’s degree and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Knowledge in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stay positive 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 schedule.
• Support independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Understand residents’ backgrounds and abilities to tailor programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in programming and activities.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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*
• 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.