Life Enrichment Assistant

<strong>We have over 37 years of experience working and living with seniors creating a deep understanding of their unique needs and desires. It’s this combination of technology, understanding, appreciation, and commitment that sets us apart and makes our culture so special for both our employees and our residents.<BR><BR>Everyone in our communities commits to appreciating our residents as individuals who deserve to shine, every day.</strong>

Aurora, OH

Independence Village

<p><strong>The single goal of EVERYONE who works here is to connect with seniors, their families and each other to enrich their lives. You&rsquo;ll find it difficult to compare us to senior living companies because we&rsquo;re not in that business. We are a Senior Life Connections company.</strong></p> <p><strong>Creating deep meaningful connections is our business. We have an Employee First culture, we focus on creating the absolute best work experience for our employees so they can provide the absolute best experience for you and your loved ones. This has led us through 35 years of growth as a privately held company allowing us to put our employees and customers first.</strong></p> <p><strong>We are obsessed with the constant pursuit of better and work to earn your loyalty every day. We are honored to have served employees, seniors and families for the past 35 years by fulfilling our purpose: Inspire and empower seniors, their families and employees.</strong><br /><br /><strong>To view all current openings,&nbsp;<a href="https://careers-independencevillages.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&amp;hashed=-435657053" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here.</a></strong></p> https://www.independencevillages.com/careers/

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Full-Time

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: 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.<br /><br />We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator/Director with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the activities department.</li> <li>Assist with planning and perform regularly scheduled activities and/or life skills activities.</li> <li>Assist in maintaining an acceptable level of inventory to perform all activities.</li> <li>Completion of all tasks and functions maintaining a high level of resident safety.</li> <li>Coordinate the posting of all activities.</li> <li>Maintain all areas for activities within the community in a safe and neat manner.</li> <li>Accompany residents on outings as assigned by Life Enrichment Coordinator/Director.</li> <li>Driving residents to appointments and outings using our community shuttle bus.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Present professional appearance/dress.</li> <li>The Life Enrichment Assistant maintains a positive attitude which supports team performance and productivity.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Compassionate toward the senior population.</li> <li>One to three years related experience and/or training preferred.</li> <li>Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and in collaboration of team.</li> <li>Proficient in general computer skills.</li> </ul> <strong>General Working Conditions</strong><br />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.