Life Enrichment Assistant

PACE Southeast Michigan; Clinton Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to collaborate with the Life Enrichment Therapist and keep participants engaged in meaningful day center activities such as arts, crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music and special events.

You will lead group and individual programming designed to meet social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, assist with escorting participants to activities and outings, help develop the monthly activities calendar, and perform other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a social or recreational program, preferably in a healthcare setting for the elderly.
• Experience with activity planning and strong communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities.
• Escort participants to activities and community outings.
• Develop the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Outgoing/energetic

Proficient with computers

Ability to engage participants

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Life Enrichment Assistant assist and work directly with the Life Enrichment Therapist helping participants engage in meaningful day center activities. Activities are not limited but may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music and other special activities/events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities for participant that are designed to meet the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs and interest of each participant.
• Assist with escorting participants to activities and community outings.
• Assist in the development of the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At a minimum high school diploma or equivalent exam.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a social or recreational program, of which was full time in an activities/life enrichment program in a healthcare setting for the elderly. Activity Assistant Certification is a plus from a recognizing body such as NCCAP, or NAPPCC is plus.
• Must possess effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer and technology systems.
• Must be very outgoing, energetic, and able to engage participants in leisure activities.
• Professional conduct, high-achiever, emotionally intelligent/and aware.
• Able to engage with large room volumes.
• Education of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia is a plus.
• Event-planning experience is a plus.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.