Residential Living Life Enrichment Assistant

Landis-Communities-1; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Landis Homes in Lititz, PA is seeking a part-time Life Enrichment Assistant for Residential Living. You will assist with coordinating ongoing activities and special programs for residents, working with the Life Enrichment team to support a caring community.

The role includes planning and assisting with regularly scheduled activities, coordinating trips, preparing the monthly activity calendar and Landis Homes newsletters, and promoting events with presenters inside and outside the community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills required.
• Prior experience in related role preferred.
• Prior experience in continuing care retirement community preferred.
• Skilled in use of computers and related technology required.
• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrates leadership, management skills, dependability and a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination and planning of ongoing activities and special programs for residents.
• Plans and assists with organizing regularly scheduled activities.
• Plans and assists with organization and promotion of special programs for residents.
• Plans and assists with planning a variety of trips for residents.
• Prepares the Residential Living monthly activity calendar and newsletters.
• Participates in special functions serving all levels of living and assists Wellness team with special events.
• Maintains departmental budget and communication with Finance as required.
• Relates well with residents, clients, family members, staff and the community.
• Communicates calmly and gently with residents, family members and staff, exhibiting patience, compassion, understanding and sensitivity.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Patience and empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Residential Living Life Enrichment AssistantPart-time 48 hours bi-weekly8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (hours can be flexible)Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (days can be flexible)Our full benefits package starts on day on of employment!Assists with the coordination and planning of ongoing activities and special programs for residents who live in Residential Living. Works cooperatively with the entire Residential Living team and assists the total Life Enrichment program.Plans and assists with organizing regularly scheduled activities, providing or assisting in leadership.Plans and assists with organization and promotion of special programs for residents.Plans and assists with planning a variety of interesting trips for residents.Meets regularly with the Life Enrichment Coordinator for planning and coordination of activities.Demonstrates initiative, strong organizational skills, and able to perform duties without close supervision.Prepares the Residential Living monthly activity calendar and special articles for Landis Homes newsletters to include extensive communication with presenters both inside and outside of Landis.Participates in special functions serving all levels of living and assist Wellness team with special events.Prepares and coordinates sign ups for events through various forms, utilizing methods as determined by Communications and others.Assists with planning coach trips/bus trips while also managing registration process and related communication with participants.Maintains departmental budget and communication with Finance as required.Relates well with residents, clients, family members, staff and the community.Communicates calmly and gently with residents, family members and staff, exhibiting patience, compassion, understanding and sensitivity.•Must be at least 18 years of age.•High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills required.•Prior experience in related role preferred.•Prior experience in continuing care retirement community preferred.•Skilled in use of computers and related technology required for the role.•Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.•Demonstrates leadership, management skills, dependability and a positive demeanor.