Life Enrichment Assistant

Great Lakes Management Company; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to assist in enriching the lives of seniors through engaging activities. This role involves planning, promoting, and leading various programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of residents. The ideal candidate will possess creativity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with volunteers. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors while enjoying benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) match, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Floating Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Free Meal Each Shift

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in activities for seniors in various care settings.
• Creativity and leadership skills essential for engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading activity programs for residents.
• Support development of monthly activity calendar and coordinate events.

Skills

Group leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Creativity in program planning

Ability to make responsible decisions

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Education

1-year activities experience

Valid Driver's License

Class C license (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Objective(s):

Responsible to assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assess resident's recreational and social needs.
• Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Maintain the bus interior and exterior. Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English

Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)

Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:

• Stand; sit for extended periods of time while conducting activity programs.
• Bend, squat to interact with residents or work with activity supplies.
• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 -25 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling in using supplies for activity programs.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects.
• Speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions.
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, warnings, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.

Environment

• Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time.
• Works outdoors in elements of seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct field trips.

Working Hours

Typically, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings occasionally to meet programming needs. The work schedule and hours may vary from week to week.

Full-time Benefits:

• 401(k) match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Free Meal Each Shift

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs prevail.
• Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.