Activities Assistant - Part Time

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. We are looking for a compassionate Programming/Activity Assistants to join our team! The Programming/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 Programming/Activity Assistant supports and assists the Activity Director in all necessary programming. 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 ca...