What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant - beautiful new community! position at Ciel Nona Lakes LLC?
Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer members and the cultivation of staff involvement in activities.
- Communicate to the department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events.
- Create daily/monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, time, and location of programs.
- Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to current holiday or event.
- Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding the services provided at the community (resident council or town hall meetings). Submit resident feedback to Executive Director for correction or staff recognition.
- Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
- Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance, as needed.
- Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects.
- Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, the services provided, healthcare services overall, the residents and employees.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
- Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults, including residents in memory care.
- Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
- Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
- Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled.
- Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities.
- Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
