Life Enrichment Assistant

About the Role

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) at Kirkland Crossings in Pewaukee is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment and leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures, and best practices.

About This Community

Located in the beautiful village of Pewaukee, Kirkland Crossings is a vibrant Christian community of residents and staff. Our sprawling campus, housing both village home condominiums, a new Independent Living community, and our original IL/AL/Memory Care campus, rests just north of Pewaukee Lake off of Ryan Rd. We are just south of the McDonald's and St. Vincent De Paul.

Address: 700 Quinlan Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Nearby towns include Sussex, Brookfield, Lisbon, Hartland, and Waukesha.

What We Are Looking For From You

• Strong work ethic: Consistently exhibiting your best effort, being reliable, and taking ownership of your good work
• Integrity and honesty: Upholding high ethical standards in all situations
• Humility and service-oriented attitude: Willingness to help others and prioritize the needs of the team over personal gain
• Positive attitude and good communication skills: Approaching challenges constructively and communicating openly and respectfully

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day,” filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
• Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
  • Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity, and Household rituals.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual, or one-on-one.
• Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters, etc.
• Provide one-on-one interaction with residents based on preferences.
• Transport residents to other parts of the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and good rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay

$16.06 - $19.77 / hour, based on experience in the field

Schedule

Part-time, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, every other weekend (10 hours per payroll, minimally).

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick pay

Full and part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care, and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.