Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant CA

The Variel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

The Variel is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant for its Memory Care program. The role involves developing, planning, scheduling, and conducting activities that address wellness for residents with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

You will ensure engaging programs and maintain calendars and materials. Ideal candidates have at least two years of activity/life enrichment experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Two years’ work experience in activities/life enrichment programs.
• Experience with seniors with dementia preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct programs such as art, entertainment events, brain games for residents.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly activity calendars.
• Assist with gathering material for memory care newsletter.
• Maintain supply of activity materials and games.
• Lead residents on how to use technology and train staff on activities.
• Train staff on activity-related programs.
• Continuously adapt and grow the activity program.
• Generate new ideas for Mezzanine residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

English

Passion for seniors

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Adobe products

Job description

Description

Position Title: Life Enrichment Assistant

Department: Memory Care

Exempt Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Life Enrichment Director

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible the development, planning, scheduling and conducting programs or activities encompassing the various dimensions of wellness for residents with dementia, early stages of dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following:

• Planning and conducting the various programs such as art programs, entertainment for events, brain and analytical games or projects, among others.
• Creating the daily, weekly and monthly calendars or schedule.
• Assisting with gathering information, articles, and phots for the memory care newsletter.
• Maintaining an adequate supply of activity materials, books, puzzles, magazines, and games.
• Leads residents on how to use technology programs and train care staff on how to assist.
• Training staff on activity-related programs.
• Always adapting and growing the activity program
• Coming up with new ideas to try with the residents in Mezzanine.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least two (2) years’ work experience in activities/life enrichment programs and/or teaching.

Experience Working with seniors with dementia is preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

English language.

Working knowledge with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe products.

Must have the passion to work with seniors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Works indoors and outdoors; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workday.