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Form of workThe Birches at Concord, a premiere mind and memory assisted living facility, located in Concord New Hampshire, has an opening for a full-time Activity Assistant.
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 Programming Director in all necessary programming.
- 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
- 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 an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive and efficient manner
- Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude, and works well under pressure
We believe in offering our employees competitive pay. To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today!
