Life Enrichment Assistant

<strong>At Touchmark, the ladies and gentlemen who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills.</strong>

Vancouver, WA

Touchmark

<p>Touchmark has been serving the needs of adults 55-plus and their families for more than 35 years. Established November 10, 1980, the privately held company was founded by Werner G. Nistler, Jr., who continues to serve as Chairman. We aspire to be the premier provider of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.touchmark.com/services">fulfilling lifestyle options</a>&nbsp;for adults over 55 while supporting employees&rsquo; personal and professional growth, offering investors a solid return, and enhancing the communities in which we live.</p> https://www.touchmark.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: At Touchmark, the ladies and gentlemen who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills. <br /><br />In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 team members said they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. If you are looking for a place where you can build relationships, explore underused talents, and make a difference every day, apply now or come see us about joining our team.<br /><br />Touchmark at Fairway Village, Vancouver's premier resort-style retirement community, has an opening for an Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Assistant! Our residents are active, and have the choice of a wide variety of activities from outings to parks, Bingo, Happy Hour parties, Brain Builders quizzes, exercise sessions, wine tastings, and a whole lot more!
Responsibilities: Our Life Enrichment team consists of several assistants, our Director, and a full Transportation team. In this position, you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team both within the department and within Touchmark at Fairway Village in general, to make a genuine difference in the lives of seniors.<br /> <br />This is a full time position and will be second shift, from approximately 12:30pm to 9:00pm, five days a week. One or more weekend days is likely, and the successful candidate must be available for at least Saturdays or Sundays. Final schedule will be determined at the time of hire. <br /><br />We would love to hire someone with experience as a caregiver! If you're a caregiver and want to move into more of an activities-related role, we'd love to hear from you!
Requirements: <strong>Education Requirements:</strong> <br /> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED.</li> </ul> <strong>Highly Qualified Candidates:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Are genuinely empathetic and interested in working with retired adults. Geriatric experience helpful;</li> <li>Possess superior organizational and leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to plan, direct, supervise, and assist with the activities program which will meet the physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of the residents;</li> <li>Demonstrate patience and tact in relating with residents, family members, volunteers, visitors, other departments, and general public;</li> <li>Have a strong commitment to confidentiality in respect to resident status and medical records;</li> <li>Are able to work well with co-workers, demonstrate integrity and express a sense of humor. Ability to develop team work with other departments;</li> <li>Can plan semi-annual family events;</li> <li>Will build strong and supportive working relationships with the caregiving team;</li> <li>Consistently provide and maintain materials/resources for caregivers and families that they may utilize with residents;</li> <li>Work with Life Enrichment to create monthly calendar activities;</li> <li>Attend continuing education workshops and conferences offered that are applicable to our activity program;</li> <li>Support all aspects of the Life Enrichment program including setting up and leading activities for the main building Life Enrichment program when needed;</li> <li>Be well-organized, be able to multi-task and have superior time management skills;</li> </ul> All candidates must pass a comprehensive DSHS background check and a drug screen prior to employment. If you have any concerns about these requirements, please call Human Resources.<br /><br /><strong>Benefits:</strong><br />Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That&rsquo;s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our part-time team members, which includes:<br /> <ul> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Retirement plan</li> </ul>