Assisted Living Activities Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
Hamden, CT Part Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2024

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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is looking for a compassionate Activity Assistant 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.

Employment Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri

Activity Assistant 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

Activity Assitant Requirements:

  • 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 therapeutic recreational activities

Hourly Wage Estimation for Assisted Living Activities Assistant in Hamden, CT
$23.88 to $33.18
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