Programming Assistant - Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living LLC; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living LLC is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs that meet the psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents. The role supports the Activity Director and ensures engaging, person-centered activities for elders and those with dementia.

The position requires leadership of group activities, ongoing program development, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patience when engaging residents.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and team members.
• Experience planning or leading recreational activities for seniors.
• Knowledge of dementia and aging issues to tailor programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one, small group, and large group activities per schedule.
• Develop and implement a seven-day activity program lineup.
• Support residents by framing care as activities and promoting engagement.
• Know residents' backgrounds, abilities, and interests to individualize activities.
• Encourage participation and report changes to the Activity Director.
• Supervise groups during excursions and outings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Activity programming

Education

High school diploma or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9am - 5pm

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

We are looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistants to join our team! The Memory Care 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 Memory Care Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.

Memory Care Activity Assistant Duties & 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

Memory Care Activity Assistant 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
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• 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.