Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Benchmark Senior Living; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

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

Descripción de la vacante

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement programs meeting the diverse needs of residents. The role supports the Activity Director and helps promote self-esteem in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include leading activities for individuals and groups, encouraging participation, and communicating changes in resident condition to the director. A high school diploma or higher and knowledge of aging issues are required.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Engaging communication

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge of aging and disability issues

Descripción del empleo

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
  
  

Benefits

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.