Assisted Living - Memory Care Activities
Schedule: Sunday & Monday 8 am to 4 pm
Academy Point at Mystic is looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to join our team. The Memory Care 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 Memory Care Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming.
Memory Care Activity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group, and large group activities according to the programming schedule • Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative seven-day a week activity program that is engaging • Supports the residents 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 the group at all times when on excursions
Memory Care Activity Assistant Requirements
Must have a high school diploma, bachelors degree, or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.
Possesses training and knowledge in recreational activities Possesses training and knowledge of Alzheimers 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
Benefits of Being a Community Associate at Benchmark
8 holidays & 3 floating holidays Discounted Meal Program Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms Associate Referral Bonus Program Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Medical Vision & Dental Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Program Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
Eligibility may vary by employment status.
Benchmark 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.