Life Enrichment Assistant

Sun Health Corporation; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee association access

Job summary

Sun Health Corporation invites you to join Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, AZ as a Life Enrichment Assistant. You will develop and deliver recreational, educational, and therapeutic programs that enhance residents’ creative living, social skills, and confidence, coordinating with staff to ensure engaging activities.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal abilities, experience with senior residents, and a willingness to supervise events, decorate spaces, and manage weekly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in recreational activity programs (preferred).
• Experience working with seniors (preferred).
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with residents.
• Perform clerical tasks: typing, record keeping, mailing and filing.
• Track deadlines for shows, trips, and appointments.
• Create and post flyers and special announcements with Director/Coordinator.
• Assist with monthly newsletter development and layout.
• Drive/uses car for errands as needed.
• Operate A/V equipment for movies on cable channel and projector.
• Coordinate with residents and volunteers to accomplish goals.
• Accompany residents on trips/theatre outings.
• Develop and execute special projects and events with Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

A/V equipment operation

Job description

• 14515 W Granite Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA
• 16.66-18.64 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time
• https://www.sunhealth.org/careers#benefits

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community?

Join our exceptional team at Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, AZ, as a Life Enrichment Assistant!

Your Mission: Under the supervision of the Director of Life Enrichment, the Life Enrichment Assistant collaborates with team members to coordinate, implement, and direct recreational, educational, or therapeutic activity programs that assists residents in developing Creative Living keystone offerings. This includes intellectual, physical, social, and recreational opportunities, and further assists in building interpersonal relationships, social skills, and confidence to participate in group activities.

Why Choose Us?

• Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services list in 2020 and 2021.
• Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meets and interacts with all the residents.
• Performs clerical tasks: Typing, record keeping, correspondence, and filing.
• Keeps track of deadlines for shows, trips, and appointments.
• In collaboration with the Director and/or Coordinator; writes, creates, and posts flyers and special announcements.
• Assists with development and finished product of the monthly newsletter.
• Use of car to run necessary errands.
• Operates A/V equipment to broadcast movies through the designated cable channel and the projector.
• Works with certain resident committees and volunteers to accomplish goals.
• Accompanies residents on certain trips and theater outings.
• Develops and follows through on specific projects designated by Director and LE Coordinator.
• Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to current holiday or event.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure excellent customer service for the residents.
• Purchases and initiates ideas for decorations.
• Takes charge of craft and other creative areas when necessary.
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Director.
• Covers for weekend and evening programs as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience in recreational activity programs-Preferred
• Experience working in the senior population-Preferred
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Efficient in adhering to deadlines.
• Possess basic math and proof-reading skills.
• Creative in decorating for events and other activities.
• Must be organized, dependable, able to multitask and willing to take on extra responsibility.
• Must be customer-oriented and friendly.
• REQUIRED-Possess current, or has ability to obtain, the following:
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Food handler's card
  • CPR certification
  • ADOT certification
• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.