Memory Care Activity Specialist

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Unif

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid To

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Stamford, CT is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet residents' physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs, while promoting self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

You will support the Activity Director, lead one-on-one and group activities, and tailor programming to individual backgrounds, abilities, and interests. A high school diploma or higher and training in recreational activities are required.

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

• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Assist in development of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Support residents' abilities by understanding that care can be viewed as an activity.
• Demonstrate knowledge about residents' background, participation needs, abilities, interests and cognitive capacity.
• Encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in programming and activities.
• Communicate changes in residents' condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with group at all times when on excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities training

Alzheimer's knowledge

Confidentiality

Multi-task coordination

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Stamford, CT is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet residents' physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs, while promoting self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

You will support the Activity Director, lead one-on-one and group activities, and tailor programming to individual backgrounds, abilities, and interests. A high school diploma or higher and training in recreational activities are required.