Life Enrichment Assistant

The Village at Mercy Creek, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL offering Assisted Living with a Memory Care Unit.

About the role

As a valued Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) for the Life Enrichment department, you will enhance, support, and advocate for the quality of life for all residents through fostering a culture of engagement. The LEA helps develop and implement recreational activities, events, and therapeutic engagement opportunities that adhere to the 7 dimensions of wellness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a passionate advocate to create and maintain a culture of engagement by actively promoting and championing Life Enrichment services throughout the community.
• Encourage, motivate, inspire, and minimize barriers for residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities (scheduled and unscheduled).
• Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, typing memoranda (e.g., monthly calendars), and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activities and events.
• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Drive community bus for Life Enrichment outings and/or resident medical appointments while following proper safety operational transportation guidelines, including assisting residents on and off the vehicle, securing assistive devices, and utilizing the emergency contact list binder.
• Complete all documentation (service plan assessments, progress notes, activity attendance and participation) necessary for compliance with state and federal regulations and Ministry standards.
• Utilize the community engagement system, LifeLoop, and the community medical records system.
• Attend and participate in meetings including care plans, in-services, resident council, and Life Enrichment department meetings.
• Assist with volunteer coordination and maintenance of community pets (where applicable).
• Maintain an organized, clean, and neat environment for residents, including activity engagement spaces.
• Ensure programs are properly set-up and cleaned-up before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
• Support set-up and clean-up of seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
• Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other required training.
• Help maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support the training process of new associates within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Up to 1 year of experience working with seniors preferred; 1+ years of senior activity engagement preferred.

Skills

• Ability to consistently communicate and express joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, families, contractors, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about activities and events.
• Proficiency in using basic technology systems.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Pay

USD $16.00–$17.00 per hour.