Senior Living Activities & Programs Coordinator

Benchmark Senior Living; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted meal program

Paid training & uniforms

Associate referral bonus program

Wellness programs (physical & mental)

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to join our Niantic community. You will organize and implement activities designed to meet residents’ needs across physical, social, intellectual, and emotional domains, supporting the Activity Director in programming.

Responsibilities include leading individual and group activities, encouraging participation, and coordinating multiple tasks with a positive attitude in a caring environment.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Program development

Group facilitation

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to join our Niantic community. You will organize and implement activities designed to meet residents’ needs across physical, social, intellectual, and emotional domains, supporting the Activity Director in programming.

Responsibilities include leading individual and group activities, encouraging participation, and coordinating multiple tasks with a positive attitude in a caring environment.