Recreation / Activity Assistant - Part Time Friday & Saturday

Benchmark Senior Living; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is hiring a Memory Care Activity Assistant to join their team at Carriage Green in Milford. This part-time role involves organizing and implementing activities to meet the needs of residents, fostering emotional and physical well-being. The position offers a supportive environment while you help enhance the quality of life for those with memory challenges. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and be knowledgeable in recreational and care practices for elderly and disabled individuals.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of aging and disability issues is required.
• Training in recreational activities and Alzheimer’s care is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement activities for residents.
• Develop and implement an engaging activities program.
• Communicate changes in residents' conditions to care staff.

Skills

Communication

Recreational Activities

Caring for Elders

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Recreation / Activity Assistant - Part Time Friday & Saturday

Carriage Green at Milford, Milford, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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Carriage Green at Milford is looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant 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.

Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week. Weekends required.

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*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Carriage Green at Milford, Milford, Connecticut, United States of America