Activities Assistant - Part Time

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Activity Assistant, Skilled Nursing Rehab Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a part time Activity Assistant for our Skilled Nursing Rehab facility. 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 in all necessary programming. Join The Commons in Lincoln, a premier CCRC campus within Benchmark proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade. Principle Duties And 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 residents' abilities by understanding that all aspects of care Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability Education And Skills Required Must have a high school diploma, 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 Possesses training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s 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 Think senior living sounds boring? Think again. At Benchmark, we impact lives through human connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Are you Called to Care about your work, other people and making a difference? Do you believe that people and teams are Better Together than going it alone? Are you always striving to Be the Benchmark by which all others are measured? Then our core values match. Connect with us! Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Benchmark Senior Living