Life Enrichment Assistant | Part Time

Sedgebrook; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Employee Meal Program

Free Meals

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Hours

Free In-house gym membership

Job summary

Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an Activities Assistant for a part-time 16-hour week, Fri and Sat 9am-5pm, with a pay rate of $17–$18 per hour depending on experience. This Life Enrichment Assistant role focuses on enriching residents' lives through social and cultural activities at our senior living community.

You will assist with planning and executing various programs, coordinating calendars, supervising volunteers, and helping with supplies and daily distribution of mail.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.

Education

High School degree

Job description

Title: Activities Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Part Time / 16 hour work week

Work Schedule: Friday & Saturday; 9am-5pm

Rate of Pay: $17 - $18 per hour, depending on experience

At Sedgebrook, we embrace and celebrate meaningful relationships to enrich the lives of those we serve. Join us in making a difference in the community and in the lives of our residents while receiving a competitive benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date. We are hiring an Life Enrichment Assistant at our 5-star rated senior living community!

A generous part time benefits package for eligible employees which includes:

• 401K with Company Match
• Employee Meal Program
• Free Meals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Hours
• Free In-house gym membership

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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