Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Part Time

Artis Senior Living of Brick; Yorktown Heights (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this part-time role, you will engage residents in meaningful activities, fostering a sense of purpose and joy. Your creativity will shine as you develop personalized programs that cater to the unique needs of those living with dementia. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of residents. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work and be part of a mission that honors the past while celebrating the present. If you have a passion for enhancing the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in daily programming and entertainment.
• Create and develop programs tailored to residents' needs.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for enhanced resident experience.

Skills

Engagement with elderly population

Activity planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Understanding of Alzheimer's/Dementia

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: General

Requisition Number: LIFEE003146

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• Posted: January 30, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

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Artis Senior Living | Somers
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, USA

Description

*Starting pay is $18 / hour!
*This is a part-time position offering a schedule of Sundays and Mondays, 9 am - 5 pm!

The Life Enrichment Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. The assistant will assist 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 at Artis 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.
• Assure 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.
• Plan trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for residents with memory loss.
• Provide information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding resident engagement to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
• Maintain communication with family members regarding the level of participation in programs.
• Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening, orienting, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers.

Educational Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.