Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Per Diem

Artis Senior Living of Brick; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a part-time Life Enrichment Assistant. This role involves engaging residents in activities tailored to their needs, supporting their well-being, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents!

Qualifications

• Engage residents in daily programming and entertainment.
• Assist in creating activities for individualized resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop programs that meet residents' needs.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for resident programs.
• Maintain communication with family members regarding participation.

Skills

Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia

Engagement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: General

Requisition Number: LIFEE003351

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• Posted : May 12, 2025
• Part-Time

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Artis Senior Living
Brick, NJ 08724, USA

Description

*Starting pay is $18 / hour!
*This is a part time position working every other Saturday, 11am-7:30pm!

The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities 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 / Activities 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.

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