Life Enrichment Assistant

We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

About the role

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life-enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Assistant will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, and artistic, including activities in and outside of the community.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members and cultivate staff involvement in activities.
• Attend training courses at the community and maintain up-to-date monthly, quarterly, and annual training through the designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Communicate activity programs and upcoming events to department supervisors.
• Create daily/monthly activity calendars that reflect the varied interests of residents, including dates, times, and locations of programs.
• Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events.
• Decorate the community according to current holidays or events.
• Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding services (resident council or town hall meetings).
• Submit resident feedback to the Executive Director for correction or staff recognition.
• Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
• Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance as needed.
• Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects.
• Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, services provided, healthcare services, residents, and employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of residents.

Requirements

• Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
• Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities.
• Strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.

Pay

$21.00–$23.00 per hour.