Life Enrichment Assistant

Palm-Bay-Memory-Care; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holiday Pay

Daily pay

401K with employer match

Disability insurance

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Palm Bay Memory Care seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to support activity programming and enhance residents' daily lives. The role involves facilitating activities in a friendly, professional manner and operating the company vehicle for resident outings.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and a valid driver’s record. This non-clinical position offers benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate a vehicle safely; clean driving record.
• Ability to understand senior citizen needs and interests and execute programs.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing activities programming within the community.
• Facilitate activities in a professional, friendly manner to enhance residents’ lifestyle.
• Transport residents using the company vehicle for excursions and church runs.
• Attend weekend, evening, and holiday functions when necessary.
• Support resident-centered activity and life enrichment programs.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Activity programming

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Palm Bay Memory Care, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Palm Bay Memory Care, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program: C onnecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties for the Life Enrichment Assistant

Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting in the execution of the activities programming within the community. Life Enrichment Assistant must be able to facilitate a variety of activities in a professional, friendly manner that enhances the lifestyle of the residents and community. This includes operating the company vehicle for the execution of resident excursions.

Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Assistant

• Administers / Assists in activity programming from inception to execution.
• Ability to follow established standards in the performance of duties according to state regulations and company policy and procedures.
• Confidential documentation of identified resident needs and or problems.
• Communicate with Life Enrichment Director resident feedback.
• Chauffer the residents in the company vehicle for scheduled activities and church runs.
• Attend weekend, evening, and holiday functions when necessary.
• Assist in decorating the community for holidays and special events.
• Will participate in and support the resident-centered activity and life enrichment programs.

Non-Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Assistant

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Ability to understand senior citizen needs and interests and execute programs for them.
• High school diploma required.
• Physical requirements include: bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, and walking; Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate a vehicle safely; Must have a clean driving record.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; Ability to get along with others.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.