Life Enrichment / Activity Assistant

Independence Village; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Income protection

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Independence Village in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant for StoryPoint Forest Hills. This part-time role requires occasional Saturday hours and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support residents' social welfare.

You will assist in planning and executing life enrichment activities, collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director, and help maintain safe, welcoming spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
• Compassionate towards the senior population.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration of team.
• Proficient in general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively support our 1440 culture and pillars.
• Assist Life Enrichment Director with planning and execution of activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Life Enrichment team.
• Maintain resident safety in all tasks.
• Set up and clean activity areas and spaces.
• Support outings and related administrative tasks.
• Follow all standards in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

Compassion for seniors

Flexibility

Team collaboration

General computer skills

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant

StoryPoint Forest Hills

• Location: 730 Forest Hill Avenue SE
• Position: Life Enrichment Assistant
• Job Type: Part Time
• Schedule: Every other Saturday 10A-5:30P. May be availability for PRN hours
• Pay: $16.50

Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Assistant assists in planning and performing life enrichment activities that are beneficial and complimentary to the social welfare and interests of the residents of a senior life connections community.

Required Experience for Life Enrichment Assistant:

• Minimum one to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
• Compassionate towards the senior population.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration of team.
• Proficient in general computer skills.

Primary Responsibilities for Life Enrichment Assistant:

• Actively support our 1440 culture and pillars.
• Assist the Life Enrichment Director with the overall direction, planning, communication, and execution of activities and life skills in the Life Enrichment department.
• Supports the Life Enrichment Director and Life Enrichment Lead with administrative tasks as needed.
• Complete all tasks and functions while maintaining a high level of resident safety.
• Support in proper setup, clean up, and upkeep of activity areas and community spaces.
• Support transportation by attending outings, coordinating relevant administrative tasks, and upholding safety practices.
• Adhere to and uphold all standards in the Employee Handbook.

General Working Conditions: This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer