Activity Assistant-Memory Care in Stamford at Benchmark Senior Living

Job Description

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Benchmark at Stamford is looking for a compassionate and creative Memory Care Activity Assistant to join our team! The Memory Care Activity Assistant organizes and implements programs designed to meet the individual needs of residents in our Harbor Care Neighborhood. 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:

• 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
• Stays with group at all times when on excursions

Employment Status: Part-Time (16hrs per week)

Schedule: Sunday & Monday