Full Time Assistant Programmer Sun-Thurs
About The Position
The Programming/Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet residents’ individual psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The assistant supports the Activity Director with programming and helps provide activities appropriate to residents’ abilities and interests. This is a consistent Sunday-through-Thursday schedule from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Reliable attendance during these hours is required to support residents, families, and the team. Candidates should be dependable, organized, and committed to excellent service throughout their scheduled shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
- Experience and training qualifying the candidate to develop programs appropriate for elders and individuals with disabilities.
- Training and knowledge in recreational activities.
- Training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community.
- Consistently coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrate a positive attitude, and work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing an engaging seven-day-a-week activity program.
- Lead and implement one-on-one, small-group, and large-group activities according to the programming schedule.
- Support, encourage, and direct independent activity pursuits, individually and in small groups.
- Support residents’ abilities by recognizing that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity.
- Demonstrate knowledge of residents’ backgrounds, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and attention spans.
- Encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in programming and activities.
- Communicate changes in residents’ conditions or behavior patterns to the Harbor Care Director.
- Stay with the group at all times during excursions.
Benefits
- 8 holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training and Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical and Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
