Life Enrichment Assistant Activities Assistant Full-Time

*Starting at $22.25 / hour!
*This is a full-time position offering a 9am-5pm schedule with every other weekend required.

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC