Life Enrichment Assistant

Independence Village of White Lake

Part Time: Sunday, Monday & Thursday

The Life Enrichment Assistant assists in planning and performing life enrichment activities that are beneficial and complimentary to the social welfare and interests of the residents of a senior living memory care community.

Required Experience

• Compassionate toward the senior population.
• One to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration of team.
• Proficient in general computer skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator/Director with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the activities department.
• Assist with planning and perform regularly scheduled activities and/or life skills activities.
• Assist in maintaining an acceptable level of inventory to perform all activities.
• Completion of all tasks and functions maintaining a high level of resident safety.
• Coordinate the posting of all activities.
• Maintain all areas for activities within the community in a safe and neat manner.
• Accompany residents on outings as assigned by Life Enrichment Coordinator/Director.
• Driving residents to appointments and outings using our community shuttle bus.
• May be required to assist residents getting on and off the bus, utilizing the appropriate and safest mode for assistance. This may include using a lift, ambulation and or physical transfer.
• Present professional appearance/dress.
• The Life Enrichment Assistant maintains a positive attitude which supports team performance and productivity.

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.

Connecting Seniors, Families and Communities

For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families, we’ve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day.

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