Life Enrichment Assistant - Dearborn

PACE Southeast Michigan; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Therapist in engaging participants in meaningful day center activities. You will help lead group and individual programs covering arts, crafts, outdoor activities, exercise, music, and special events.

The role emphasizes strong communication, computer literacy, and the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare setting for the elderly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting for the elderly.
• Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in using computer/technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming and activities for participants.
• Escort participants to activities and community outings.
• Develop the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Engagement skills

Outgoing and energetic

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma

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.

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.