Life Enrichment Assistant

Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

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Job summary

Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to develop and implement engaging activities for residents in our memory care assisted living community. This part-time/per diem role offers meaningful work helping seniors stay active and connected.

You will support the Activities programming team, engage residents daily, and may assist other departments as needed. A compassionate, reliable, and creative spirit is essential, with some computer knowledge and customer service

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic and outgoing; able to work independently.
• Dependable, reliable and highly motivated.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Some computer knowledge and strong customer service.
• Experience working with families in a senior living environment; preferred.
• Experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Music, theatre or exercise instruction skills a plus.
• Willing to transport/escort residents on community trips.
• Operating a large van is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implements a wide array of programming for residents and keeps them engaged.
• Flexibly supports other departments and completes required paperwork.
• Supports Navigation Club Director with life enrichment programs for residents with mild memory loss.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliable

Independent

Customer service

Senior living experience

Music/theatre/exercise skills

Tools

Computer knowledge

Job description

Come thrive with us at our exquisite Memory Care Assisted Living Community, Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk! We are NOW HIRING a Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) at our extraordinary community! This is an exciting opportunity to join our activities programming department and help enrich the lives of our residents daily!

PART-TIME and PER DIEM

What Makes Bridgesa Great Place to Work?

Working at EPOCH Senior Living is rewarding and purpose-giving! Do you want to thrive at work in an upbeat, fun and friendly work culture that is life-giving to others? Our team members inspire each other as we honor the lives of the generation before us. We understand the key to success is in hiring talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable individuals who share our mission, and we want you!

If you are dependable, compassionate, and genuinely interested in making life healthier and happier for seniors, you would find the perfect fit at EPOCH Senior Living! Here, you’ll find close-knit teams of remarkable people working together at our network of premier senior living communities throughout the Northeast – all with the common goal of delivering an exceptional senior living experience for our residents.

At EPOCH Senior Living communities, we pride ourselves on being a place where team members feel valued, creativity is fostered and employees and residents feel connected like family.

Why Choose EPOCH Senior Living?

We offer competitive payand a generous benefits package for full-time team members that starts on the 1st of the month following the date of hire and 30 hours per week! Ask us about the benefits we offer to our part-time team members. We understand the importance of family and encourage a work/life balance. We offer paid time off, sick time, 7 paid holidays and 3 floating personal holidays per calendar year.

Full-Time Benefits Package

• Medical Plans and Dental Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Auto Enrollment through Fidelity after 30 days with a discretionary company match
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• VOYA Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness and Accident
• Verizon Cell phone Discount
• Wishbone Pet Insurance Discount
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement with Annual Amount of $500. English Language Classes Applicable
• Free Parking
• $1,500 Refer a Friend Bonus Incentive

Responsibilities

• The Activities Assistant implements a wide array of programming for residents in our community and helps keep our residents engaged.
• Must be flexible with offering support in other departments within the community as needed. Completes required paperwork.
• Provides support to our Navigation Club Director to offer engaging life enrichment programs and experiences to a select group of residents with mildmemory loss.

Qualification

• We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and outgoing person who is able to work independently. Must be dependable, reliable and highly motivated.
• Must have excellent communication skills, professional demeanor and leadership abilities.
• Some computer knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
• Experience working and interacting with families in a customer based Senior Living environment.
• Experience working in Senior Living preferred.
• Music, theatre or exercise instruction skills a plus.
• Must be willing to transport/escort residents on community trips.
• Provides support to our Navigation Director for navigation programming.
• Operating a large van a plus.

If you have a strong passion for seniors, we invite you to become part of an EPOCH team!

“I love knowing that I’ve made a positive impact on my residents or coworkers. Sometimes it’s as small as a hug, a compliment, or spending a little extra time…I call that my second paycheck!”

– Eileen, Dietary Aide at Bridges®Nashua

You may contact Jessica Kennedy, Corporate Recruitment Manager at 617-930-9069 for any questions.

Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk

123 Richards Ave

Norwalk, CT 06854

Walk-In’s Welcome!

www.epochsl.com

About EPOCH Senior Living

Founded in 1997, EPOCH Senior Living operates a network of senior living communities throughout the Northeast, including Bridges® by EPOCH, Waterstone Senior Living, and Rivermere Senior Living. Across our communities, team members play an essential role in creating welcoming environments where residents receive attentive care and personalized support alongside opportunities to remain active and engaged. Every team member makes a valuable contribution to curating the resident experience.

Bridges® by EPOCH is New England’s largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider. Waterstone Senior Living offers luxury senior living for adults 62 and over, while Rivermere Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.