Per Diem - Activity Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid PT

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs for residents, promoting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional well-being in a caring environment.

The role supports the Activity Director, leads activities across one-on-one, small groups, and large groups, and emphasizes understanding residents’ backgrounds to tailor activities. Benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of recreational activities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Lead and implement one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Support and direct independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Tailor activities to meet residents’ backgrounds, abilities, interests and attention span.
• Encourage participation and monitor changes in residents’ condition or behavior.
• Report any changes to the Harbor Care Director.
• Stay with groups during excursions and ensure safety.

Skills

Compassionate care

Activity programming

Alzheimer’s knowledge

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

The Village at Buckland Court, 432 Buckland Ct, South Windsor, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

We are looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistants to join our team! The Programming/Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Programming/Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging
• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• 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

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals
• 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

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

The Village at Buckland Court, 432 Buckland Ct, South Windsor, Connecticut, United States of America