Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities / Recreation)

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability programs

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support planning and execution of programs that offer residents an Acts Signature Experience (ASE), emphasizing wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality.

You will help ensure activities are accessible to residents with varying cognitive and functional levels, applying Montessori-inspired strategies based on My Story and personal history.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year' activities/recreation experience.
• Dementia engagement certification (or willing to obtain within one year of employment).
• Current or eligible for CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and events providing residents an Acts Signature Experience (ASE).
• Develop ASEs incorporating wellness, person-centered living and hospitality.
• Ensure residents with differing cognitive/functional levels have meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Use Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement based on personal history and My Story.

Skills

Activities planning

Resident engagement

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dementia engagement certification

CPR certification

Job description

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• commuter benefits
• scholarship awards
• professional development programs
• university partnerships
• referral and discount programs
• appreciation events
• wellness initiatives
• and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Life Enrichment Assistant in our assisted living neighborhood.

In this role, you will assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator in supporting the planning and implementing of programs and events providing residents an Acts Signature Experience (ASE) incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. These ASE events will encompass the three components that define life balance and are needed for improving and maintaining quality of life: body, mind, and spirit. Moreover, this position is responsible for actively ensuring that residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with Acts Engaged Living Philosophy. The programs offered are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and based upon personal history and preferences as expressed in the residents "My Story".

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year' activities/recreation experience
• Dementia engagement certification (or willing to obtain within one year of employment)
• Current or eligible for certification in CPR

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package. Eligibility may vary based on status.

• health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability programs
• 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment)
• paid time off and holidays
• and much more!

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$15.58 - $18.45 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.