Life Enrichment Assistant - Centerline

PACE Southeast Michigan; Burt Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to work alongside the Life Enrichment Therapist, helping participants engage in meaningful day center activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music, and special events.

You will lead and facilitate group and individual activities tailored to social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, assist with escorts to events, and help develop monthly calendars.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting for the elderly.
• NCCAP/NAPPCC certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities for participants.
• Assist with escorting participants to activities and community outings.
• Assist in the development of the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Computer proficiency

Outgoing personality

Professional conduct

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Life Enrichment Assistant assist and work directly with the Life Enrichment Therapist helping participants engage in meaningful day center activities. Activities are not limited but may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music and other special activities/events.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities for participant that are designed to meet the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs and interest of each participant.
• Assist with escorting participants to activities and community outings.
• Assist in the development of the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At a minimum high school diploma or equivalent exam.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a social or recreational program, of which was full time in an activities/life enrichment program in a healthcare setting for the elderly. Activity Assistant Certification is a plus from a recognizing body such as NCCAP, or NAPPCC is plus.
• Must possess effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer and technology systems.
• Must be very outgoing, energetic, and able to engage participants in leisure activities.
• Professional conduct, high-achiever, emotionally intelligent/and aware.
• Able to engage with large room volumes.
• Education of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia is a plus.
• Event-planning experience is a plus.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.