Life Enrichment Assistant - Oak Park, IL

American House Senior Living Communities; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

American House Senior Living Communities seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to enrich residents' lives through planned activities, visits with prospective residents, and welcoming orientations. The role emphasizes program development using the Whole Person Wellness model, engagement via iPad and social media, and coordination of weekend events.

The position requires professionalism, coordination of volunteers, and reliable transportation for activities, with ongoing collaboration with the Life

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality customer service to residents.
• Engage in visits with prospective residents and family members.
• Assist with welcoming orientation for new residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan monthly programs based on the Whole Person Wellness Model, incorporating at least two experiences (Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Vocational, Spiritual).
• Use an iPad and photos for community TV, social media, and resident enrichment.
• Proficiency with software used for Life Enrichment position.
• Schedule weekend activities and be available for events.
• Represent American House professionally at community events and provide transportation as needed.
• Update seasonal/holiday decorations throughout the building; oversee volunteer program.
• Notify Life Enrichment Director of emergencies and report to the Director.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Resident engagement

Tools

iPad

Office software

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Life Enrichment Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the overall responsibility of enriching the lives of our residents.

Primary Responsibilities for Life Enrichment Assistant

• Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.
• Engage in prospective residents visits.
• Perform welcome orientation with new residents.
• Programs for the month should be based on the Whole Person Wellness Model and should incorporate at least 2 of the 6 experiences (Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Vocational, and Spiritual)
• Use of iPad to enrich the lives of our residents and photos for community TV's and Facebook.
• Proficiency with software applications/programs/tools used by American House for Life Enrichment position.
• Responsible for scheduling weekend activities.
• Must be available to work weekends and sometimes weekends for events.
• Represent American House professionally in all community events.
• Provide transportation for both group events and personal appointments.
• Responsible to update seasonal/holiday decorations throughout the building.
• Oversees volunteer program.
• Notifies Life Enrichment Director of emergency situations.
• Reports to Life Enrichment Director.

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities' vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.