Memory Care Activities Specialist – Compassionate & Engaging

Colonial Group; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Health & Wellness Programs

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to design and lead engaging programs for residents. You will partner with the Activity Director to ensure activities meet psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a nurturing environment.

Schedule is Sundays and Mondays, 9:30 am–5:30 pm, with opportunities to contribute to a seven-day activity plan and ongoing resident engagement. Previous dementia care knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher or equivalent experience.
• Experience or training in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementias.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities.
• Develop and implement a seven day a week activity program.
• Support residents by viewing care as an activity.
• Understand resident backgrounds and activity needs.
• Encourage participation in programming and activities.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer’s & dementias

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to design and lead engaging programs for residents. You will partner with the Activity Director to ensure activities meet psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a nurturing environment.

Schedule is Sundays and Mondays, 9:30 am–5:30 pm, with opportunities to contribute to a seven-day activity plan and ongoing resident engagement. Previous dementia care knowledge is valued.