Recreation & Programming Assistant

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.Benchmark Senior Living, Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, is looking for a compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team! The 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 Activity Assistant supports and assists the Mind and Memory Director in all necessary programming.Employment Status: Part-TimeSchedule: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 9:30am to 5:30pmActivity Assistant Duties & Responsibilities• Assists in the development and implementation of an innovative daily program for residents• Leads and implements one-on-ones, 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• Communicates any changes in the residents condition or behavior pattern to the Mind and Memory Care DirectorJob RequirementsActivity Assitant Requirements:• Must have a high school diploma• Must be 18 years of age or olderGet job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network!Job SnapshotStreet Address50 Sutherland RoadLocationBoston, MA (Onsite)Job TypeGeneral LaborExperienceNot SpecifiedDate Posted08/27/2024