Senior Living Activity Programs Coordinator

Benchmark Senior Living; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farms, 9 Summer Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement engaging programs for residents, meeting their psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

The role supports the Activity Director, leads activities, and fosters resident participation while communicating changes to the Harbor Care Director; a high school diploma or higher and

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

Recreational activities knowledge

Aging and disability issues knowledge

Confidentiality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living at Putnam Farms, 9 Summer Street, Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America, seeks a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistant to organize and implement engaging programs for residents, meeting their psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

The role supports the Activity Director, leads activities, and fosters resident participation while communicating changes to the Harbor Care Director; a high school diploma or higher and