Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Assistant

Brooke Grove Retirement Village; Ashton (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage plans

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Brooke Grove Retirement Village is seeking an Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment to support engaging programs for residents. The role includes organizing events, supervising activities, and assisting residents with outings, while ensuring safety and positive interactions throughout the day.

Full-time daytime schedule (8:30am – 4:30pm) is available, with a competitive pay rate up to $19.50 per hour and a supportive team environment focusing on meaningful resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program or related experience or training.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR preferred.
• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Excellent phone manner and engagement with residents.

Responsibilities

• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be heard on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or supplies for Life Enrichment events.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages attendance.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events per Life Enrichment Director.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents per programming needs.
• Operates audiovisual equipment and monitors engagement.
• Drives bus to transport residents for trips and outings; safe driving practices.
• Assist residents in and out of buses during trips and outings.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CPR preferred

Customer service

Communication

Education

Life Enrichment Certificate

Job description

Pay Rate up to $19.50/hour

Our mission is "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or three to six month's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current CPR preferred.
• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Requirements Of An Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Assistant

• Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or three to six month's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Current CPR preferred.
• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Responsibilities Of An Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Assistant

• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Full Time | Days (8:30am - 4:30pm)

Pay Rate up to $19.50/hour

Our mission is "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows! We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.