Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Full Time & Part-Time Days

*** $11.50/hr to $13.30/hr Based on Experience ***

Department: Bradford House or Belmont Tower

Current Opportunities Include:

• Full Time Days working 32 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm)
• Part Time Days working 20 hours per week (8:30am - 3pm)

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 by offering:

• Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO and Retirement Savings plans
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
• Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
• Cell phone discounts
• Employee promotions (We celebrate employee growth!)
• Discounts on Scrubs
• Employee Discount program for discounted grocery gift cards, pet discounts, and savings on apparel
• Reduced fees for our Pool & Fitness Center
• Family-like, fun and supportive team
• 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.