Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant

Artis Senior Living; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to enhance the lives of residents living with dementia. In this fulfilling role, you'll create and implement engaging activities tailored to individual needs, ensuring that each resident experiences purpose, belonging, and joy. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, develop monthly programming, and maintain vital communication with families, all while embodying a philosophy that values positive partnerships. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and be part of a certified Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia care is essential.
• Ability to create individualized programs for residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs that meet the needs of residents.
• Coordinate activities and maintain communication with families.
• Support the volunteer program and engage residents.

Skills

Engagement with elderly population

Activity planning

Collaboration with teams

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Starting pay from $16.50 / hour!
*This is a full time position offering a flexible schedule! Saturdays and Sundays are required!

The Life Enrichment Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities designed to meet the individualized needs of our residents. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The Life Enrichment Assistant will:

• Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
• Collaborate with other Life Enrichment Assistants to develop a monthly calendar that meets the Artis standards and the individual interests of the residents.
• Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
• Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
• Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
• Assures that the ARTIS specific programs are being held as designated (i.e., Time to Dish, Town Halls, I CAN program, and I’m AlWrite).
• Coordinate with outside agencies and organizations to develop programs that enhance resident experience.
• Plans out trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for residents with memory loss
• Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
• Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.
• Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening, orienting, training, supervising and evaluating volunteers.

Educational Requirements:

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.