Memory Care Activity Coordinator – Benefits & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Floating holidays

Meal program

Paid training

Uniforms

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k match

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting residents' psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will support the Activity Director and help create a welcoming, nurturing environment for elders and disabled individuals.

The role emphasizes leading engaging activities, coordinating with care staff, and ensuring residents participate safely in scheduled programs across the week.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or higher and relevant experience with aging populations.
• Experience in recreational activities and programming.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementias.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong multi-tasking, positive attitude, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 and view care as activities.
• Know residents’ background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span.
• Encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicate any changes in residents' condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group at all times when on excursions.

Skills

Activity programming

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Resident motivation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting residents' psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will support the Activity Director and help create a welcoming, nurturing environment for elders and disabled individuals.

The role emphasizes leading engaging activities, coordinating with care staff, and ensuring residents participate safely in scheduled programs across the week.