Life Enrichment Assistant - Centerline

PACE Southeast Michigan; United States; Sur place; USD 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PACE Southeast Michigan seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to work with the Life Enrichment Therapist in our senior day programs. You will help participants engage in meaningful activities such as arts, crafts, outdoor time, exercise, music, and special events, fostering social, cognitive and physical well-being.

The role requires strong communication, energy, and teamwork to plan, lead and supervise group and individual activities, escort participants to events, and contribute to the monthly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting for the elderly.
• Activity Certification from NCCAP/NAPPCC is a plus.
• Must possess effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and technology systems.
• Energetic, outgoing, and able to engage participants in leisure activities.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Education on Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities to meet social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Escort participants to activities and community outings.
• Develop the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

High school diploma

Experience in social program

Activity certification

Communication skills

Computer skills

Participant engagement

Team collaboration

Alzheimer’s knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Activity Certification (NCCAP/NAPPCC)

Outils

Computer systems

Description du poste

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.

At PACE Southeast Michgan our employee experience is a combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, mission, vision, values, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic. They make choices according to what is best for our participants and strive to make a difference. For several years, they have made us a Top Workplace in our area.