Memory Care Activity Assistant - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

Discounted meals

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k with match

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant for our Atrium at Rocky Hills memory care facility. The role focuses on planning and delivering individualized and group activities to meet residents’ emotional, cognitive, physical, and social needs within a supportive, caring environment.

Responsibilities include leading activities, developing a seven-day program, and coordinating with the Activity Director.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Experience in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, stay positive, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities per schedule.
• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program that is engaging.
• Support residents’ abilities by viewing care as an activity.
• Know residents’ background, participation needs, abilities, interests and cognition.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group during excursions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Resident engagement

Activity planning

Alzheimer's/dementia knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Welcome to the Atrium at Rocky Hills a unique all Memory Care Facility.

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.