Life Enrichment Assistant

About the role

Morningside House of Sarasota is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to assist the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level recreational and educational activities for the residents of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Activities Assistant escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Affords assistance with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.