Life Enrichment Assistant - Detroit

PACE; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to work onsite in Detroit, MI. You will support the Life Enrichment Therapist by helping participants engage in meaningful day center activities such as arts, exercise, music, and community outings.

Lead and facilitate group and individualized programming to meet social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs. Must have a high school diploma and at least 1 year in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting for the

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and technology systems.
• Outgoing, energetic, and able to engage participants.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Lead and facilitate group and individualized activities designed to meet social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Escort participants to activities and community outings.
• Assist in developing the monthly activities calendar and special events.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to support participant well-being.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Computer skills

Outgoing

Team player

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Life Enrichment Assistant - Detroit# PACE Southeast Michigan Careers## Life Enrichment Assistant - DetroitApply: Onsite: Detroit, MI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100998**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.### About UsAt 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.