Life Enrichment Assistant - Centerline

PACE Southeast Michigan; Center Line (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to work with the Life Enrichment Therapist, engaging participants in meaningful day center activities.

You'll lead group and individualized programming, assist with escorts and outings, and help develop monthly calendars and events in a collaborative, energetic environment.

Qualifications

• At minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in a social or recreational program, full-time in an activities/life enrichment program in a healthcare setting for the elderly.
• Activity Assistant Certification is a plus (e.g., NCCAP or NAPPCC).
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia education is a plus.
• Event planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

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.