Rogerson Communities · 3 days ago
Temporary Program Assistant -Day Program
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expRogerson Communities is seeking a Temporary Program Assistant for their Day Program. The Program Assistant will implement scheduled therapeutic recreation activities to meet the needs of Alzheimer’s residents, enhancing their quality of life through engagement and support.
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Responsibilities
Implement and lead activities of therapeutic recreation according to monthly schedule and needs of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia residents
Assist participants with mobility devices including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs
Create and adjust recreational activities to maintain appropriate approach for Alzheimer’s group
Assist in orienting new participants and residents to program structure
Maintain an open line of communication to Day Program Coordinator, Recreation Director and all staff members
Observe and report any change in health or mental status of participants to Day Program Coordinator or nurse on duty
Encourage but not force participation in therapeutic recreation groups
Follow through with scheduled 1:1 visit with residents who don’t attend groups
Follow the structure of the calendar, make changes in real time to reflect alternative program
Work with program coordinator to obtain any supplies needed in advance for the successful planning of groups
Prepare in advance for all groups and begin groups at designated time
Maintain safety awareness with use and storage of activity supplies
Follow through goals and objectives as established by the team
Maintain flexible structure to groups and have alternative plans if planned activity is not engaging resident/participant interests
Monitor safety and well-being of residents/participants while in groups and seek
Accompany groups throughout the entire program
Assist with serving and clean-up of meals and snacks as assigned
Attend orientation, in-services and staff meetings as assigned
Coordinate, organize and maintain recreation supply closets
Perform other duties as assigned or requested from time to time by supervisor or other managers
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent, experience can be substituted for education
One or more years of experience working with adults in a health-care or social service setting, preferably in Alzheimer care facility
Sensitivity to issues of aging and needs of the dementia resident and diverse populations
Ability to be flexible with programming work assignments and schedule changes within the community
Experience in leading group recreation programs for elders or memory impaired clients
Ability to follow written and spoken directions
Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with supervisors, co-workers, families and residents/participants
Ability to push/use white board easel for groups and set-up games, i.e. bowling pins, table games, arts and crafts and lead exercise programs for resident groups
Ability to set up activity space by moving dining room tables and chairs out of the way for events and groups and replacing them when finished
Personable ability to engage with all participants
Ability to create a program to motivate residents to join in to enjoy the experience
Ability to understand the approach and structure of recreation for Alzheimer groups
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Company
Rogerson Communities
Rogerson Communities is an NGO that offers supportive health, senior, nonprofit housing, property management, and fitness training.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Walter Ramos, JD
President & CEO
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