Memory Care Activity Lead - Enrich & Engage Residents

Benchmark Senior Living; Waterbury (CT); 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

401k with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet the residents' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs. You will support the Activity Director and lead engaging activities across individual and group formats.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, dementia knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining a caring, nurturing environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Training in recreational activities and knowledge of Alzheimer's/dementias.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group, and large group activities per the schedule.
• Develop and implement an engaging seven-day-a-week activity program.
• Support residents by viewing care activities as part of programming.
• Understand residents' backgrounds, abilities, interests, and attention spans.
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicate changes in a resident's condition to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with groups at all times during excursions.

Skills

Activity planning

Group facilitation

Resident communication

Care team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet the residents' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs. You will support the Activity Director and lead engaging activities across individual and group formats.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, dementia knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining a caring, nurturing environment for residents.