Harbor Programming Assistant

Colonial Group; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs designed for residents' psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a caring environment.

The role supports the Activity Director and fosters self-esteem through engaging, seven-day activity programming tailored to individuals, with duties including leading activities and promoting participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; experience in aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stay positive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Assist in developing an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Support residents by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of residents’ backgrounds, participation needs, and cognitive abilities.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programming and communicate changes to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions and drive the van when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Recreational activities knowledge

Alzheimer's/dementia knowledge

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

We are looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistants to join our team! The Memory Care 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 Memory Care Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Memory Care Activity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• 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 and drive van when necessary

Memory Care Activity Assistant 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.