Memory Care Activity Lead - Create Engaging Daily Programs

Colonial Group; Warwick (RI); 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

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Rhode Island is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and run programs meeting residents’ psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a caring environment.

The role supports the Activity Director, leads one-on-one and group activities, and helps develop a seven-day activity program while promoting participation and confidentiality.”

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• 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.

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

Skills

Recreational activities knowledge

Dementia knowledge

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Rhode Island is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and run programs meeting residents’ psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs in a caring environment.

The role supports the Activity Director, leads one-on-one and group activities, and helps develop a seven-day activity program while promoting participation and confidentiality.”