Memory Care Activities Specialist

Colonial Group; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Programs (Physical & Mental)

401k with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs addressing residents’ psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a nurturing environment.

The role supports the Activity Director and helps run one-on-one, small group, and large group activities, seven days a week, with a focus on engagement, safety, and person-centered care within Benchmark’s memory care services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities and understanding of Alzheimer’s/dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff and community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group activities per schedule.
• Develop and implement seven-day activity program.
• Support residents by integrating activities into care.
• Know residents’ backgrounds, abilities, interests, and cognitive needs.
• Encourage participation and communicate changes to the Harbor Care Director.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer’s & dementias

Confidentiality

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs addressing residents’ psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a nurturing environment.

The role supports the Activity Director and helps run one-on-one, small group, and large group activities, seven days a week, with a focus on engagement, safety, and person-centered care within Benchmark’s memory care services.