What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant (Activity Director, Assisted Living) position at Fircrest Senior Living?
Job Description: Life Enrichment Assistant
We need a weekend Life Enrichment Assistant to join our remarkable team who work daily to inspire sparks of joy for our unique residents who reside at our memory care community in McMinnville, OR.
About Us: Fircrest Senior Living is part of a well-established senior care company. We offer our team members much more than a job or fixed hours per week; we offer the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults and team members every day.
Chancellor Health Care is privately owned by three exceptional people with extensive history in the long-term care industry. We strive to be known for the great care we take with our residents and employees alike.
- Our focus is on Honoring Choice for every resident. We believe that it is our responsibility to change how we see and navigate the day so that our residents do not have to change who they are and what they’ve always done.
- We are COMMITTED to NURTURING those who live and work with us to enjoy their fullest POTENTIAL through RESPECT, PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES, and PARTNERSHIP.
About the Role: Implements the comprehensive activity program for both groups of residents and individual resident’s interests. Assists Life Enrichment Coordinator in decorating, party planning, and other related duties.
- Gathers supplies, prepares for activities, solicits resident participation, leads activities, cleans-up after activities.Provides one-on-one socialization to residents as needed or as directed.
- Decorates for, and assists with, special events and holidays.
- Works as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment for staff and caring home environment for the residents.
- Assists Life Enrichment Coordinator in developing and creating new and interesting activities, games, events, and lifelong learning opportunities.
- Assist in mealtime service including escorting Residents to and from the dining room.
- Assists in the planning and execution of large special events
About you:
- A desire to work with elderly and disabled persons.
- Ability to generate enthusiasm and cooperation from others.
- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and staff.
- A genuine interest in and respect for people and a desire to be to service to them.
- Ability to accept and work with persons with differing social and cultural traits.
- Has an overall cheery disposition and is friendly with Residents and staff.
If you are ready to join an exceptional team, please apply today.
