Activity Assistant

Job Description

Benchmark @ Rye are looking for a compassionate Full time Activity Assistants 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 Activity Director in all necessary programming. Working hours 9:30 am to 5 pm. Full time schedule Tues. through Saturday and Per Diem position is Fri & Saturday.

Activity Assistants 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 Activity Director

We believe in offering our employees meaningful benefits. Below is a sampling of the benefits we offer our associates. To find out more, please apply today!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield; 401(k) offering with Auto-enrollment feature

• Life insurance benefit available date of hire, company sponsored; Long Term disability, company sponsored.

• Voluntary benefits Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity

• Vacation and Health & Wellness paid time off; Up to 10 Holidays

Job Requirements

Activity Assistant Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma. Could have bachelor's 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