Life Enrichment Assistant
About the Role
Join our activities programming department as a Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) and help enrich the lives of our residents daily. This position is available part-time and per diem at our exquisite Memory Care Assisted Living Community, Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk.
Why Choose EPOCH Senior Living?
- Competitive pay and a generous benefits package for full-time team members (30+ hours per week), starting on the 1st of the month following hire.
- Benefits for part-time team members (ask for details).
- Paid time off, sick time, 7 paid holidays, and 3 floating personal holidays per calendar year.
- Work/life balance with family-friendly policies.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Vision Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(K) auto-enrollment through Fidelity after 30 days with a discretionary company match.
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy.
- VOYA Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness and Accident).
- Verizon Cell Phone Discount.
- Wishbone Pet Insurance Discount.
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement up to $500 annually.
- Free English Language Classes (if applicable).
- Free Parking.
- $1,500 Refer a Friend Bonus Incentive.
- Training and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Implement a wide array of programming for residents and help keep them engaged.
- Be flexible in offering support to other departments within the community as needed.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Provide support to the Navigation Club Director to offer engaging life enrichment programs for residents with mild memory loss.
- Transport/escort residents on community trips.
- Support the Navigation Director for navigation programming.
- Operate a large van (a plus).
Qualifications
- Creative, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Dependable, reliable, and highly motivated.
- Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, and leadership abilities.
- Some computer knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
- Experience working and interacting with families in a customer-based Senior Living environment.
- Experience working in Senior Living preferred.
- Music, theatre, or exercise instruction skills a plus.
About EPOCH Senior Living
Founded in 1997, EPOCH Senior Living operates a network of senior living communities throughout the Northeast, including Bridges® by EPOCH, Waterstone Senior Living, and Rivermere Senior Living. Our team members play an essential role in creating welcoming environments where residents receive attentive care and personalized support alongside opportunities to remain active and engaged.
Bridges® by EPOCH is New England’s largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider. Waterstone Senior Living offers luxury senior living for adults 62 and over, while Rivermere Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.