Life Enrichment Program Assistant

Mt. San Antonio Gardens is seeking a part-time Life Enrichment Program Assistant responsible for helping develop, create and implement appropriate programs for our two Green House® Homes (www.thegreenhouseproject.org) Harrison and Taylor Villa. This will include weekend and evening coverage.

Note: During emergency situations job duties will be expanded and will include state rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Get acquainted with cognitively impaired residents and determines likes, dislikes and abilities.
• Plan, organize and supervise events to meet special needs, including transportation of residents.
• Be willing to initiate individual programs and encourage independence and successes through appropriate programs and events.
• Work with other departments in an efficient manner in the coordination of events.
• Help maintain records for events, attendance, documenting what has been successful and what hasn’t.
• Conduct in-room visits for socialization with residents to promote a sense of involvement and well-being.
• Read to residents, assist with letter writing, play board or card games, engage in conversation, music, dancing, and other forms of entertainments and engagement.
• Prepare, post and distribute monthly calendar and/or other correspondence to residents.
• Reports residents needs to Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other meetings as recommended by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Attend mandatory meetings. Assist with the care of any Villa plants and environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Life Enrichment Coordinator. Villa involvement in Oak Tree Lodge events and programs will be determined by the Villa Manager and Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Will follow MSAG and Assisted Living d.ress code policy.

• Experience working in Life Enrichment/Activities with memory impaired individuals.
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Fluent in English and possess good verbal and writing skills.
• Have good organizational skills and record keeping skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours (days, evenings, holidays and/or weekends)
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and good driving record.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens (www.msagardens.org) is a nationally renowned, community with 450 residents in independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens offers a wide variety of employment opportunities across various departments. Employees receive valuable experience that unlocks doors in the aging services, health care, hospitality industries, and beyond. Our team holds true to our motto of “Service Beyond Expectations” by supporting one another with direct, one-on-one communication, hands-on training, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and continuous career pathing discussions.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens understands that people want to know and feel they are valued at work and know their work has purpose. We believe that the more you can be yourself at work, the more you can bring to our community. By creating a truly inclusive environment, we can open pathways to success for more equitable opportunities and a more diverse culture. Mt. San Antonio Gardens welcomes qualified residents and staff without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law. We seek shared journeys and mutual pathways to success.

With a pleasant work environment, attractive benefits, and vibrant, interested, caring residents, most employees work at the Gardens for years. In fact, our employees average more than seven years on staff.