Senior Activity Assistant - Dementia Care

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Paid Training

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Roseland, NJ is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and implement engaging programs for residents, addressing their psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

You will assist the Activity Director, lead individual and group activities, and tailor programs to each resident’s background and abilities to promote meaningful participation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities
• Training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ability to coordinate multiple tasks under pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Support and encourage independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Understand residents’ backgrounds, abilities and needs to tailor activities.
• Encourage participation and monitor resident engagement in programming.
• Communicate changes in residents’ condition or behavior to the Activity Director or supervisor.

Skills

Recreational activities

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Roseland, NJ is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to design and implement engaging programs for residents, addressing their psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

You will assist the Activity Director, lead individual and group activities, and tailor programs to each resident’s background and abilities to promote meaningful participation.