Memory Care Actitivies/Recreation Assistant- Part Time

Benchmark Senior Living; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs tailored to each resident’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. You will support the Activity Director and help create a seven-day activity schedule that promotes self-esteem in a caring environment.

Responsibilities include leading various group sizes, understanding resident backgrounds, and encouraging participation while maintaining confidentiality and high safety

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aging and disability issues and activity development.
• Experience in recreational activities and dementia care.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents and staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group activities per schedule.
• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program.
• Support activities by understanding resident backgrounds and needs.
• Motivate residents to participate and report changes to supervisor.
• Supervise residents during excursions and group activities.

Skills

Activity programming

Memory care knowledge

Strong communication

Team collaboration

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 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

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.