What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Associate position at Ingleside at Home?
We're looking for full-time Life Enrichment Associate!
Wage Rate: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour commensurate with experience
Great Benefits Include
Westminster at Lake Ridge is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community serving older adults in three levels of service: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center. Our team of roughly 270 total employees serves a population of over 400 total residents on 62 acres that back up to the Occoquan reservoir. Westminster at Lake Ridge is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified, and Sage certified.
Job Summary
This position will plan and implement group and individual life enrichment programs and services to our residents so that social, physical, emotional, occupational, educational, and cognitive functioning is maximized. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment with planning and executing person-centered, individualized, and adapted programs on the Assisted Living-Memory Support neighborhood that contribute to the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of the residents quality of life, taking into account resident preferences, abilities, and challenges.
Job Requirements
High School diploma or Associates Degree in a Human Service field required, six (6) months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as a Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or eligibility to obtain CDP within 90 days of hire date through the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is required. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Publisher, fax, etc.
Key Responsibilities
As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Wage Rate: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour commensurate with experience
Great Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting
- Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
- Onsite CPR Training
- Well-Being Model Training
- Certified Dementia Practitioner Training *
- Well-Being Model Training
- Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
- UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
- Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
- Training and Growth Opportunities
- Tickets to Work
- available for select employees
Westminster at Lake Ridge is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community serving older adults in three levels of service: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center. Our team of roughly 270 total employees serves a population of over 400 total residents on 62 acres that back up to the Occoquan reservoir. Westminster at Lake Ridge is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified, and Sage certified.
Job Summary
This position will plan and implement group and individual life enrichment programs and services to our residents so that social, physical, emotional, occupational, educational, and cognitive functioning is maximized. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment with planning and executing person-centered, individualized, and adapted programs on the Assisted Living-Memory Support neighborhood that contribute to the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of the residents quality of life, taking into account resident preferences, abilities, and challenges.
Job Requirements
High School diploma or Associates Degree in a Human Service field required, six (6) months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as a Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or eligibility to obtain CDP within 90 days of hire date through the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is required. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Publisher, fax, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with planning and/or leading individual and group activities in the Assisted Living-Memory Support neighborhood.
- Develops, promotes, and implements a variety of life enrichment programming that encompass the Seven Dimensions of Wellness for the Assisted Living Memory Support Neighborhood.
- Assists with transportation of residents from each program location, as needed.
- Assesses resident's needs, interests, and strengths through resident interviews and collaboration with family members, identifies interventions and goals to help maximize optimal functioning, and creates individualized programming based on interests.
- Maintains current record of all activities including resident participation, events, and feedback.
- Performs other duties as required.
As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Salary : $14 - $16
