Life Enrichment Assistant- Memory Care
At Spring Meadows by Monarch Communities, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families, and our entire team, creating a workplace culture that makes a difference.
About the role
The Life Enrichment Assistant will report to the Life Enrichment Director. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Schedule
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pay
$19.50 - $20.00 hourly
Responsibilities
- Assists with planning and implementing activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents
- Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
- Assumes responsibility for set-up and clean-up of daily activities scheduled
- Assists with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents
- Keeps residents engaged between planned social activities
- Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
- Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
- Experience with Illustrator (for calendar and newsletter planning) preferred
- High school diploma or higher education preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Parking
Other Compensation Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus