What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant position at Great Lakes Management?
Join our team at Caretta Senior Living of Eau Claire as our Life Enrichment Assistant! The Life Enrichment Assistant assists in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs. If you are looking for a rewarding role and be part of a team making a difference in the lives of seniors apply today!
Job Details:
- Hours - Part-time, 24 hours per week
- Pay - $17 - $18 per hour
- Location- Caretta Senior Living 4650 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Benefits:
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- DailyPay
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting Activity Coordinator with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
- Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.
- Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
- Lead small, large and one on one activity programs with seniors.
- Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
- Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.
- Maintain the bus interior and exterior.
- Report maintenance needs in timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
- Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
- Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
- Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
Salary : $16 - $17