Memory Care Activities Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Unif

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Prog

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid To

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting the holistic needs of residents in a memory care setting. You will support the Activity Director and help promote self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

You will lead varied activity formats, develop engaging weekly plans, and ensure activities align with residents’ backgrounds and abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Develop and implement an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• Support residents’ abilities by viewing all care aspects as activities
• Demonstrate knowledge about residents’ background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span
• Encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in programming and activities
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition or behavior pattern to Harbor Care Director
• Stay with group at all times when on excursions

Skills

Recreational activities training

Alzheimer’s and dementias knowledge

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in aging and disability issues

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting the holistic needs of residents in a memory care setting. You will support the Activity Director and help promote self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

You will lead varied activity formats, develop engaging weekly plans, and ensure activities align with residents’ backgrounds and abilities.