Memory Care Activity Engagement Specialist

Benchmark Senior Living; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Paid Training

Company-provided Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement engaging activities for residents, supporting the Activity Director. You will tailor programs to meet emotional, cognitive, and physical needs while promoting dignity and well-being in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, confidentiality, and teamwork within a memory care setting. A high school diploma or higher and dementia-related training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher, with knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities as scheduled.
• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program, engaging residents daily.
• Support residents by framing care as an activity and encouraging participation.
• Understand residents’ background, needs, abilities, and interests to tailor activities.
• Encourage and motivate attendance and participation in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group at all times during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer's & dementias

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement engaging activities for residents, supporting the Activity Director. You will tailor programs to meet emotional, cognitive, and physical needs while promoting dignity and well-being in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, confidentiality, and teamwork within a memory care setting. A high school diploma or higher and dementia-related training are required.