Life Enrichment Assistant

Front Porch; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny View Retirement Community is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in implementing the Vitality Initiative through engaging programming across six wellness dimensions. The role may assume leadership in the director's absence.

The position is full-time with benefits, schedule varies, and requires coordination with residents, families, and staff to deliver comprehensive activities and events. Training on safety and PPE is provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Essential: Computer literacy to handle phones, copier and emergency systems.
• Essential: Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Essential: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to residents, families, and vendors.
• Coordinate volunteers for Life Enrichment programming.
• Collaborate with departments on activity programs and events.
• Assist in seasonal decor placement and campus events coordination.
• Handle administrative duties and operate office equipment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Reading/comprehension

Education

1 year college or technical school

Job description

Sunny View Retirement Community

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00

Full-time benefited position. Schedule varies

Summary

Assists the Life Enrichment Director to ensure the implementation of the Front Porch Vitality Initiative by planning and carrying out comprehensive programming, activities and events addressing the six dimensions of whole person wellness. The Life Enrichment assistant may be asked to assume department leadership in the absence of the Life Enrichment Director.

Detailed responsibilities

• Life Enrichment Assistant
  • Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
  • Assists with the coordination of resident and outside community member volunteers needed for Life Enrichment programming
  • Works closely with all departments associated with activity programs
  • Assists with the timely placement of appropriate seasonal decor
  • Assists in the active collaboration with outside community organizations
  • Assists with the coordination of all on and off campus events which may require transportation
  • Is able to operate the appropriate technical equipment necessary to running a comprehensive activities program
  • Is able to assist with administrative duties including the operation of common office equipment
  • Is fiscally responsible for operating within the departmental budget
  • Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
  • Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
  • Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services as required by the Executive Director
  • Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
  • All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills

• Essential
  • Computer literacy; able to handle phones, fax and copier; emergency call systems. Able to take vital signs of customers.
  • Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• Essential
  • 1 year college or technical school

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.