Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Prestige Care Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plans with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Education Reimbursement program

PTO accrual

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows in Auburn, WA is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to coordinate, implement, and lead life enrichment and resident activity programs for our community.

The role involves planning events, coordinating with the Life Enrichment Director, assisting with transportation when needed, and supporting a warm, engaging environment for residents and families. This interim role has potential to become permanent, with growth opportunities within Prestige Care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults preferred.
• Must meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and leading life enrichment and resident activity programs.
• Plan, decorate, and carry out events and holidays with residents, families and the community.
• Direct residents to activities and coordinate with LED and team members.
• Maintain equipment and organize storage areas for activities.
• Assist in activities in the absence of the LED and support community resources to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Resident transportation

Activity programming

Vehicle operation eligibility

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Interim role with the potential to become permanent

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) assists in coordinating, implementing and leading the life enrichment and resident activity programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in carrying out the assigned Celebrations programs as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the Life Enrichment Director (LED), including making sure copies of the calendar are posted and available to each resident, his or her families, and friends.
• Assists in planning, decorating, and carrying out special events and holidays that include residents, families, friends and the community at large.
• Coordinates with the LED and other team members as necessary to directs residents to and from activities and events within community.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes the activities storage areas in an orderly and clean manner.
• Assists in carrying out activities, programing and events in the absence of the LED.
• Works with community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of lifefor residents as instructed.
• May operate community’s van or bus to assist with transportation of residents to appointments, events, and outings as needed while complying with all local and state motor vehicle and road requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience transporting residents preferred.
• One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is preferred.
• Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.
• Valid commercial Class B driver’s license (CDL) may be required by local, state and federal law and regulations.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Information About Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows

Located at 945 22nd Street in Auburn, Washington, Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows has 78 apartments of assisted living, as well as 24 units of memory care.

Auburn Meadows is one of our largest communities in the Prestige Care Family, and is led by strong and approachable leadership that truly cares about all team members. The community itself is stunning, wide hallways, fireplaces, and a true home-like setting. We have many team members due to the size of our community, who work closely to offer the best in care to our residents.

All managers at the community are available and present at all times to support our team. By working at Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows, you would be enjoying a supportive environment, and one in which you are empowered to own your role, and enjoy opportunities for career advancement.

If working in a home-like setting, with a strong team atmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a great promote-from-within culture, then Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows is the place for you.

Who Is PrestigeCare?

Prestige Care is a family of over 20 assisted living and memory care communities in Oregon and Washington. We are an organization of over 500 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits:

• Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and AD&D insurance.
• All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.
• Full-time and Part-Time (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.034/ hour during their first year.