Life Enrichment - Life Enrichment Assistant - Full Time

Cascadiasl; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Shift coverage bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cascadia is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to help create a joyful, vibrant community by coordinating and assisting with resident activity programs. You will support both group and one-to-one activities, help decorate for holidays, and assist with events while coordinating with staff and volunteers.

The role requires a compassionate approach to senior care, flexibility to work weekends/holidays, and basic computer skills to learn our systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State certified activities training program or one year of direct programming with older adults is helpful.
• Valid driver's license and access to a private vehicle may be required.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Basic computer knowledge and willingness to learn company applications.
• Compassion and interest in working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out monthly activity programs and ensure calendars are posted.
• Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in groups.
• Assist in decorating for holidays and help with special events.
• Coordinate with Activities Director and staff for resident transportation to activities.
• Maintain equipment and organize storage areas.
• Support quarterly events involving residents, families, and community.
• Engage with community resources to enhance residents' quality of life.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State certified activities training program

Food handlers card

Basic computer knowledge

Compassion for seniors

Strong communication

Tools

Driver's license

Private vehicle access

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps create a joyful and vibrant community by assisting in coordinating, planning and helping with the resident activity programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in carrying out the assigned activity programs as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the Activities Director, including making sure copies of the calendar are posted and available to each resident, his or her families, and friends.
• Provides one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Assists in decorating for the holidays with the help of residents and the volunteers and helps carryout special events.
• Coordinates with the activities director and other staff as necessary to assist residents to and from activities and events.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, organizes the activities storage areas in an orderly and clean manner.
• Assists in carrying out activities and events in the absence of the Activities Director.
• Assists with quarterly special events that includes residents, families, friends and the community at large.
• Works with community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents as instructed by Activities Director.
• Encourages family & staff involvement in activity programs and/or other events.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Having completed a state certified activities training program or having one or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is helpful.
• Valid driver's license, and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.
• Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint heck.
• Maintains current food handlers card.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• First Aid and CPR
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
  • Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
  • Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Health Care
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
  • Sick time accrues at 0.033 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
  • Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0246 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
  • Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
  • Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
  • Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education