Assistant - Programming

Benchmark Senior Living•Woburn, MA

1d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Programming/Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet residents’ individual needs. 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 assistant supports and assists the Activity Director with necessary programming.

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 people 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 innovative seven-day-a-week activity program that is engaging.
Lead and implement one-on-one, small-group, and large-group activities according to the programming schedule.
Support, encourage, and direct independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups.
Support residents’ abilities by understanding 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.