Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Benchmark Senior Living; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Mental Health & Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Programming/Activity Assistant to design and implement engaging activities for residents, meeting their psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Role supports the Activity Director and uses a compassionate approach to enhance self-esteem in a supportive environment. Tuesday-Saturday full-time hours, with a pay range of $19.75–$21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging.
• Leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Supports residents’ 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 changes in residents’ condition or behavior to Harbor Care Director.
• Stays with group during excursions.

Skills

Recreational activities

Alzheimer’s/dementias knowledge

Confidentiality

multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Programming/Activity Assistant to design and implement engaging activities for residents, meeting their psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Role supports the Activity Director and uses a compassionate approach to enhance self-esteem in a supportive environment. Tuesday-Saturday full-time hours, with a pay range of $19.75–$21 per hour.