Part-Time Senior Activities Coordinator

Colonial Group; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part 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

Job summary

Bay Square at Yarmouth, part of Benchmark Senior Living, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant for Sundays and Mondays, 9am–5pm. The role supports and leads engaging activities to meet residents’ physical, cognitive and emotional needs in a caring setting.

Requires a high school diploma or higher, training in recreational activities, and knowledge of aging and dementias. Benefits include health options, retirement plan, paid training, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have training/knowledge in recreational activities.
• Must have training/knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program that is engaging.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities.
• Encourage and direct resident participation in programming.
• Support residents by viewing all care activities as meaningful opportunities.
• Know residents’ backgrounds, needs, abilities and interests to tailor activities.
• Motivate residents to attend and participate in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition to Harbor Care Director.
• Remain with group during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Bay Square at Yarmouth, part of Benchmark Senior Living, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant for Sundays and Mondays, 9am–5pm. The role supports and leads engaging activities to meet residents’ physical, cognitive and emotional needs in a caring setting.

Requires a high school diploma or higher, training in recreational activities, and knowledge of aging and dementias. Benefits include health options, retirement plan, paid training, and more.