What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Activities Assistant - Assisted Living position at Brethren Care Village?
Life Enrichment Activities Assistant
Full Time | 9am - 3pm OR 1pm-7pm
*** $11.50/hr to $13.30/hr Based on Experience ***
Department: Assisted Living
Current Opportunities Include:
- Full Time Days/Evenings working 30 hours per week (Flexible based on candidate's preference to either 9am-3pm OR 1pm- 7pm)
We seek caring team members willing and able to commit to Our Values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing and Giving.
The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant supports our mission and values by planning, organizing, and directing activity programs under the guidance and supervision of the Life Enrichment Coordinator. Provides recreational programs to increase muscular coordination, promote positive mental stimulation and socialization.
The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant's primary responsibilities include:
- Implement planned activities as outlined on calendar of events.
- Transport residents to and from planned activities in and outside the facility.
- Provide one on one activities with residents unable to attend group activities, when time allows.
- Maintain documentation of resident's participation in activities.
- Organize activity in event of a cancelled event.
- Refers residents/families to the Director of Housing if unable to resolve any resident/family concern.
- Develops and maintains a good rapport with other departments to ensure that a team effort is achieved.
- Assists residents by visiting, writing letters, running errands, communicating with others, providing music, etc. as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What do I need for this role?
- At least 16 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
- Current and Valid First Aid Training (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- The ability to pass activity certification program (with training upon hire)
What makes Brethren Care Village unique?
Our Mission here at Brethren Care Village, as a Christian based senior living community, is to provide exceptional individualized care and services. Our employees are committed to exceeding the expectations of our residents and their family members.
Brethren Care Village has served our community since 1972. We consistently offer first-class care through a wide range of services from apartment living, home care, cutting edge physical and aquatic therapy, memory care, assisted living and long-term nursing care.
Why work here?
Our Values at Brethren Care Village impact not only our residents but also our employees. We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members. Our inviting atmosphere overflows from mutual respect, a shared purpose, teamwork and opportunities for professional & personal growth. We provide compassionate team members much more than a career!
Brethren Care Village puts our employee appreciation into action! We offer:
- Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO, 7 paid holidays and 401K with Company Match
- Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
- Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
- Tuition Reimbursement for LPN and RN advancement
- FREE use of our Pool & Fitness Center
- Discounts on meals and cell phone plans
- Employee promotions with a Commitment to growing our leaders
Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.
This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.
Salary : $12 - $13
