Assists with planning and coordinating recreational, cultural, social, and religious activities for senior living residents. Prepares calendars and newsletters, purchases activity supplies, distributes mail, escorts residents to recreational areas, and coordinates, trains, and supervises volunteers. The role requires compassionate resident engagement and may include one-to-one visits, special events, entertainment, and outside trips.
Title: Life Enrichment Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt, PRN / 16 hour work week
Work Schedule: Every other weekend or every weekend, 9AM - 5PM (Preferably every weekend)
Rate of Pay: $17 - $18 per hour, depending on experience
At Sedgebrook, we embrace and celebrate meaningful relationships to enrich the lives of those we serve. Join us in making a difference in the community and in the lives of our residents while receiving a competitive benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date. We are hiring an Life Enrichment Assistant at our 5-star rated senior living community!
A generous PRN benefits package for eligible employees which includes:
- 401K with Company Match
- Employee Meal Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Hours
- Free In-house gym membership
Essential Job Duties:
- Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
- Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
- Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
- Distributes mail daily to residents.
- Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
- Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School degree required.
- One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
- Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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