Full-Time Life Enrichment Aide

Goodwin Living Career Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Goodwin Living Career Center in Washington, DC is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Therapeutic Activities team in delivering engaging programs for residents. You will assist with planning, documentation, and daily activity coordination to enhance residents' well-being.

The role requires experience in activities or recreation, excellent communication, and a patient, organized approach. This on-site position offers benefits and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in Activities or Recreation.
• Read, write, and speak the English language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience and understanding of aging-related conditions.
• Must be organized.
• Flexible, willing to work irregular hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Therapeutic Activities team in providing activities for residents.
• Document as required by regulations.
• Report changes in resident condition to the nurse.
• Support recreation and activity programs for residents, family, and staff.
• Participate in planning and completing programs.
• Assist with publicity of programs and speakers/performers.
• Contribute to the newsletter and communications.

Skills

Experience in Activities/Rec

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patience

Organization

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Celebrated as the #5 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Purpose

The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Therapeutic Activities team in providing an ongoing program of therapeutic activities that meet the needs of the individual resident.

Pay for this role is $19/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative/Activities

• 1. Complete documentation as necessary per regulation requirements.
• 2. Reports all accidents and incidents ASAP and notifies proper disciplines of occurrence.
• 3. Reports all changes in resident condition to nurse during any activity.
• 4. Assists with recreation and activity programs for residents, family members and staff in a timely manner.
• 5. Participates in planning, implementing and completion of programs.
• 6. Works alone to complete activity/program if necessary.
• 7. Assist in publicizing programs, engaging speakers or performers.
• 8. Assist with all aspects of the newsletter.

Personnel Functions

• 1. Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• 2. Follows all work assignments/schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• 3. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis.
• 4. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• 5. Notifies the Director or Asst. Director when you will be late or absent from work.
• 6. Follows the code of ethics and conduct in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC.
• 7. Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials.
• 8. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

Staff Development

• 1. Attends and participates in scheduled in-services and educational classes.
• 2. Follows Universal Precautions to encourage infection control.
• 3. Follows all safety precautions in performing duties.
• 4. Reports all safety violations to appropriate disciplines.

Resident Rights

• 1. Maintains confidentiality in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC's notice of Privacy Practice and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• 2. Treats residents with dignity and respect at all times
• 3. Reports allegations of resident abuse and or theft to proper discipline.
• 4. Honor refusal to participate in activity or outing.

Job Qualifications

• 1. Experience in Activities or Recreation.
• 2. Read, write, and speak the English language.
• 3. Ability to relate information concerning the resident.
• 4. Must possess patience and have an understanding of conditions related to infirmities of the aging and or diagnosis.
• 5. Must possess excellent communication skills.
• 6. Must be organized.
• 7. Must be flexible, working irregular hours when necessary.

A sampling of our many benefits!

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• ESL classes
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• UMGC 25% Discount