Evening Enrichment Specialist (Senior Living)

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Messiah Lifeways is seeking an Evening Enrichment Specialist to lead engaging activities for residents at Messiah Home in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role involves planning useful, person-centered programs and guiding seniors through meaningful group activities on an evening schedule.

You will collaborate with care teams, document participation, and ensure safety, dignity, and a warm, engaging environment while supporting intergenerational programming and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct meaningful enrichment programs
• Must have basic knowledge of computer programs, audio-visual equipment, and communication devices
• Must work with children due to intergenerational programming as well as older adults
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must demonstrate professionalism and patience while supporting residents displaying challenging behavioral expressions

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead person-centered, meaningful, and age-appropriate group programs
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in activities, providing transportation assistance to and from programs when needed
• Work with your manager to request and/or purchase supplies needed for engaging programming
• Accurately and timely document resident activity participation in our electronic record and coordinate with care team members to capture other engagement experiences
• Assist residents during mealtimes while creating opportunities for socialization and connection with fellow residents and team members
• Keep activity areas, office spaces, and activity storage areas clean, organized, and tidy
• Work cooperatively and productively with residents, families, and fellow team members
• Follow proper safety procedures and use devices/equipment appropriately to promote a safe working environment
• Work willingly under direction and supervision
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident information and other business-related information pertaining to Messiah Lifeways

Skills

Enrichment planning

Team collaboration

Communication

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer programs

Audio-visual equipment

Communication devices

Job description

Messiah Lifeways is seeking an Evening Enrichment Specialist to lead engaging activities for residents at Messiah Home in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role involves planning useful, person-centered programs and guiding seniors through meaningful group activities on an evening schedule.

You will collaborate with care teams, document participation, and ensure safety, dignity, and a warm, engaging environment while supporting intergenerational programming and facility operations.