Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Part Time

Wilmette, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 20

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

*Starting pay is $19 - $20 / hour!
*This is a part time position offering four days per week and every other weekend schedule (4pm-8pm)!

The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities designed to meet the individualized needs of our residents. Familiarity with Alzheimers/Dementia and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living youll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today. We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet so in return - they deserve to feel safe supported and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The Life Enrichment Assistant will:

Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
Collaborate with other Life Enrichment Assistants to develop a monthly calendar that meets the Artis standards and the individual interests of the residents.
Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
Assures that the ARTIS specific programs are being held as designated (i.e. Time to Dish Town Halls I CAN program and Im AlWrite).
Coordinate with outside agencies and organizations to develop programs that enhance resident experience.
Plans out trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for residents with memory loss
Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.
Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening orienting training supervising and evaluating volunteers.

Educational Requirements:

Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.

*Starting pay is $19 - $20 / hour!*This is a part time position offering four days per week and every other weekend schedule (4pm-8pm)!The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities...

*Starting pay is $19 - $20 / hour!
*This is a part time position offering four days per week and every other weekend schedule (4pm-8pm)!

The Life Enrichment Assistant will:

Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
Collaborate with other Life Enrichment Assistants to develop a monthly calendar that meets the Artis standards and the individual interests of the residents.
Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
Assures that the ARTIS specific programs are being held as designated (i.e. Time to Dish Town Halls I CAN program and Im AlWrite).
Coordinate with outside agencies and organizations to develop programs that enhance resident experience.
Plans out trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for residents with memory loss
Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.
Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening orienting training supervising and evaluating volunteers.

Educational Requirements: