Life Enrichment Associate

• Collaborate closely with our dedicated team to design engaging and meaningful activities for clients, considering their unique cognitive and physical abilities as well as personal interests. This includes adapting activities to ensure they are accessible and enjoyable for all participants.
• Program Creation for Special Events: Planning and implementing special programs and activities for holidays and other significant events throughout the year. These programs aim to foster a sense of community and celebration among clients.
• Team Participation: Our team is actively engaged in an interdisciplinary team, working alongside other professionals to ensure that each client's individual goals and needs are met effectively.
• Experience: Candidates are preferred to have prior experience working with individuals suffering from memory impairment and/or other age-related illnesses. This experience helps in understanding the specific needs and challenges faced by this population.
• Physical Requirements: The role requires the ability to walk, stand, and assist in pushing wheelchairs for extended periods throughout the day, ensuring that all clients can participate in activities comfortably and safely.
• Computer Literacy: Basic computer skills are necessary for maintaining schedules, programs, and documentation, as well as for communicating effectively with team members.
• Essential Skills: Ideal candidates will possess attributes such as creativity to design unique activities, flexibility to adapt to changing needs, and a deep passion for helping others thrive in a supportive environment.

• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Health Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.

Winter Growth has been serving seniors and adults with disabilities since 1979. We are able to provide meaningful programs thanks to the dedicated staff who work for us. Every person in every department has an important role to play in making our services successful. Winter Growth's mission is to foster community by empowering seniors and adults with disabilities to live their best lives. We do this by listening and creating an environment for connections. We envision being the leader in person-centered care by following the following guiding principles: • Person-centered- Providing services that are responsive to individual preferences, needs, and values. • Respect – Recognizing everyone’s rights of choice, privacy and opinion. • Compassion – Providing care with empathy, warmth, and kindness. • Development - Enhancing all staff’s knowledge and skills through ongoing training. • Education – Employing the latest research to design and deliver therapeutic activities and services. • Celebration – Embracing everyone’s right to have a life with purpose, meaning, joy, and satisfaction. ALL staff members are asked to incorporate the Winter Growth values into their daily routines: • Person-centered- Provide services that are responsive to individual preferences, needs, and values. • Respect – Recognize everyone’s rights of choice, privacy and opinion. • Compassion – Provide care with empathy, warmth, and kindness. • Development – Use ongoing training to enhance your knowledge and skills. • Education – Employ the latest research to design and deliver therapeutic activities and services. • Celebration – Embrace everyone’s right to have a life with purpose, meaning, joy, and satisfaction. Successful employees at our agency believe in our mission and want to be a part of making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.