Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant

Morningside House Senior Living; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community as an Activities Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents through engaging activities. This full-time position offers a chance to collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring that residents enjoy a variety of recreational and educational experiences. You will assist in planning and facilitating activities, fostering a welcoming environment that encourages participation. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors. Start your rewarding career today!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Streak Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Exclusive Discount Program

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating resident activities.
• Encourage participation and maintain activity supplies.
• Conduct activities and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Recreational Activity Planning

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Resident Engagement

Education

Associate's Degree

Relevant Experience

Job description

Now Hiring: Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment – Full Time - 9AM-5PM - Every other weekend required

We are looking for an Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment to join our team at Morningside House of Ellicott City, a leading assisted living and memory care community in Ellicott City, MD.

Start the new year by finding a career that fits your goals and passions! Apply today to join our incredible team at Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!
• Streak Attendance Bonus – earn up to $3,000 a year!
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Summary:

Assists 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. Reports to the Life Enrichment Director.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists 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.
• Assists in surveying and interviewing residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
• 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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Requirements:

An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.