Life Enrichment / Activity Lead

Laurus; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Income protection

Job summary

Independence Village of Waukee is hiring a Life Enrichment Lead to plan and implement engaging activities for residents of a senior living community. The role focuses on personal programming and supporting the enrichment program under guidance of the Life Enrichment Director.

The position requires 1–3 years of related experience, flexible scheduling including evenings/weekends/holidays, and strong computer skills. Benefits are provided and a supportive team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively support our 1440 culture and pillars.
• Assist the Life Enrichment Director with planning, communication, and execution of activities and life skills.
• Support the Life Enrichment Director with administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain resident safety and high-quality activity spaces.
• Support transportation by attending outings and coordinating related tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

General computer skills

Job description

Life Enrichment Lead Independence Village of Waukee Overview Location 1650 SE Holiday Crest Cir Waukee IA 50263Position Memory Care Life Enrichment LeadJob Type Full TimeSchedule Monday Friday from 8am 430pm or 9am 530pmPay 1750 per hourPosition Summary The Life Enrichment Lead is responsible for planning life enrichment activities that are beneficial and complimentary to the social welfare and interests of the residents of a senior living community The Life Enrichment Lead will serve as an expert for personal programming for all residents within the community Required Experience for Life Enrichment LeadMinimum one to three years related experience andor training preferredMust be able to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings weekends and holiday hoursCompassionate towards the senior populationAbility to work independently and in collaboration of teamProficient in general computer skills

Primary Responsibilities for Life Enrichment Lead

• 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 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
• Provide direction to Life Enrichment support roles eg LEA Shuttle Drivers regarding day to day activities and responsibilities
• Support functional responsibilities in absence of Life Enrichment Director as needed

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 andor 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 401k 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 herhis 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

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