Life Enrichment Associate - PT

We're looking for 2 Part-Time Life Enrichment Associates to work in our Senior Living Community in our Rockville, MD location.

Wage Rate: $18.00 to $20.51 commensurate with experience.

Great benefits includes:

• • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage*
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
  • Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
  • Onsite CPR Training
  • Well-Being Model Training
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner Training*
  • Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
  • UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
  • Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
  • Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Tickets to Work

                     *available for select employees

About Ingleside at King Farm:

Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located at the heart of the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small-town living just a short ride from the nation's capital. Ingleside at King Farm boasts a proven record of success! IKF consistently maintains a 5-star CMS rating and is CARF certified. We have achieved certification as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row, based on team member feedback in areas related to trust, culture, and job satisfaction, and we are Sage certified.

Job Summary:

This position will plan and implement group and individual life enrichment programs and services to our residents so that social, physical, emotional, occupational, educational, and cognitive functioning is maximized. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment with planning and executing person-centered, individualized, and adapted programs on the Assisted Living-Memory Support neighborhood that contribute to the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of the residents quality of life, taking into account resident preferences, abilities, and challenges.

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or Associates Degree in a Human Service field required, six (6) months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as a Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or eligibility to obtain CDP within 90 days of hire date through the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is required. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Publisher, fax, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with planning and/or leading individual and group activities in the Assisted Living-Memory Support neighborhood.
• Develops, promotes, and implements a variety of life enrichment programming that encompass the Seven Dimensions of Wellness for the Assisted Living Memory Support Neighborhood.
• Assists with transportation of residents from each program location, as needed.
• Assesses resident's needs, interests, and strengths through resident interviews and collaboration with family members, identifies interventions and goals to help maximize optimal functioning, and creates individualized programming based on interests.
• Maintains current record of all activities including resident participation, events, and feedback.
• Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside at King Farm; exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.
• Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities
• Complies with Ingleside at King Farm's established safety rules and practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

EEO Statement:

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Salary : $18 - $21