Activity Assistant- Memory Care

Job Description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. We are looking for a compassionate Memory Care Activity Assistant to join our team! $22/HR 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 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 <