Life Enrichment Assistant

Titan Senquest Management Inc; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford, NC is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director by planning and delivering activities that engage residents across mental, physical, social, spiritual and creative dimensions.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse residents; responsibilities include coordinating events, assisting with decorations, transporting residents when needed, and maintaining a safe, organized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
• Develop relationships with residents, families, and guests.
• Suggest activities to engage residents with varying interests.
• Participate in resident activities.
• Track participation and plan to involve residents.
• Inform residents of daily activities.
• Occasionally accompany residents on outings.
• Set up activity/entertainment areas and decorations.
• Keep offices and areas neat and organized.
• Decorate areas for seasons/holidays and store decorations.
• Attend monthly resident meetings for feedback.
• Collaborate with marketing for events.
• Drive community vehicle when needed.
• Walk, sit, and stand for extended periods as required.
• Other duties as assigned and follow safety requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Time management

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parkview Retirement Center - Sanford, NC 27330

Salary Range: $12.00 - $15.00 Hourly

The Life Enrichment Assistant assists the Life Enrichment Director in providing activities that will engage residents in mental, physical, social, spiritual and creative capacities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts with residents and staff in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
• Develops individual and group relationships with residents, their family members, and guests.
• Provides ideas and recommendations to Life Enrichment Director for activities to provide opportunities for residents with varying interests.
• Participates in various resident activities.
• Tracks resident participation in programs and develops a plan to get residents involved in activities.
• Informs and reminds residents of daily activities.
• Accompanies residents on various trips outside the community.
• Sets up activity/entertainment area for activities. This could include tables, chairs, foods, entertainment equipment, etc.
• Keeps office and activities area neat, clean, and organized.
• Assists with decorating various areas of the community with seasonal/holiday decorations. Timely removes and stores decorations.
• Assists with executing a celebration of resident birthdays.
• Attends monthly meetings with residents to get feedback regarding current activities, as well as suggestions for added activities.
• Works with sales/marketing department to assist with execution of various marketing events.
• Drives community vehicle to transport residents to doctor appointments and outings if driver is unavailable.
• Requires walking, sitting, and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as established by company insurance provider, is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be creative in recommending fresh activities to encourage resident participation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Competent in organization and time management.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work well with others.
• Effectively communicate in English with residents and other employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be proficient in use of computers, with the ability to learn various software.
• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
• Regular attendance is required.

Working Conditions

• May require working with challenging residents.
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families, guests and vendors.
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
• May require driving van or bus.

Physical Requirements

• Walking; sitting; standing, for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.