Activity Assistant - Assisted Living

This position is in Redding, CT

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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.

Hourly Wage Range: $18 - $19.25Must be able to work rotational weekend scheduleResponsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engagingResponsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming scheduleSupports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groupsSupports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activityDemonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capabilityEncourages and motivates residents to attend and participate in programming and activitiesCommunicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to Harbor Care DirectorStays with group at all times when on excursions

Requirements

Possesses training and knowledge in recreational activitiesPossesses training and knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementiasMaintains a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the communityShows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 3 floating holidaysDiscounted Meal ProgramPaid Training & Company-provided UniformsAssociate Referral Bonus ProgramPhysical & Mental Health Wellness Programs401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchMedical, Vision & Dental BenefitsTuition Reimbursement ProgramVacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

• Eligibility may vary by employment statusBenchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.