Life Engagement Assistant (Activities / Recreation)

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next day pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Life Engagement Assistant to support the planning and execution of programs delivering the Acts Signature Experience for residents in our skilled nursing neighborhood.

You will assist the Life Engagement Coordinator in creating activities that balance body, mind and spirit while adapting to different cognitive and functional levels, guided by Montessori principles and personal history insights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dementia engagement certification required or willingness to obtain within one year.
• Current CPR certification or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Life Engagement Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and events delivering Acts Signature Experience focusing on wellness, mind, body and spirit.
• Ensure meaningful engagement for residents across cognitive and functional levels using Montessori-informed approaches.
• Support resident history and preferences from My Story to personalize activities and events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Event planning

Resident engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dementia engagement certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Life Engagement Assistant in our skilled nursing neighborhood.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Life Engagement Coordinator in supporting the planning and implementing of programs and events providing residents with Acts Signature Experience (ASE) incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. These ASE events will encompass the three components that define life balance and are needed for improving and maintaining quality of life: body, mind, and spirit. Moreover, this position is responsible for actively ensuring that residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy. The programs offered are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and based upon personal history and preferences as expressed in My Story.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of activities/recreation experience
• Dementia engagement certification (or willing to obtain within one year of employment)
• Current or eligible for certification in CPR

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$15.58 - $18.45 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.