Life Enrichment Assistant

Ciel Senior Living; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Ciel Senior Living in Janesville, WI is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to develop and coordinate enriching activities for residents. This role involves supervising volunteers, creating activity calendars, and hosting special events. The ideal candidate should have experience in coordinating activities for older adults, effective communication skills, and a minimum high school diploma, ideally with two years of college specializing in recreational activities. This position requires flexibility with working hours including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
• Capability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining oversight of daily activities.
• Knowledge of elderly care and supervision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members.
• Create and communicate daily/monthly activity calendar.
• Coordinating and hosting special events for residents.

Skills

Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults

Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people

Effective communication skills

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities

Job description

Position Details

Position: Life Enrichment Assistant

Reports to: Director of Life Enrichment

Employment type: Hourly

Our Mission

We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

Position Summary

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life‑enriching activities. The Assistant will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and that includes activities in and outside of the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members and cultivate staff involvement in activities.
• Attend training courses and keep monthly, quarterly, and annual requirements up to date through the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of residents.
• Communicate to department supervisors about activity programs and upcoming events.
• Create a daily/monthly activity calendar that lists dates, times, and locations of programs.
• Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events, and decorate the community accordingly.
• Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly, share ideas, thoughts, and concerns, and submit resident feedback to the Executive Director.
• Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities within budgetary guidelines.
• Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance, as needed.
• Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in community centers and service projects.
• Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, services, healthcare, residents, and employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
• Capability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities.
• Strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.
• Effective communication skills with others.