Assisted Living Programming (Activity) Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living•Norwalk, CT

39d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services. We are looking for a compassionate Activity Assistant 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. Full-Time Opportunity with weekend availabilty required ( M- F schedule with rotational weekend scheduling) Willingness to work holidays required Hourly Wage Range: $18 - $19.25

Requirements

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
Always stays with group when on excursions