Job description

The Life Enrichment Assistant will be responsible for assisting the department with activity programming. Tasks include assisting residents in activities, participating in trips and other resident related activities under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement. The LEA is responsible for assisting in planning and leading the development of recreational, educational, cultural and art programs geared to the needs of the elderly. A Life Enrichment Assistant should be comfortable devising engaging and enjoyable activities. An outstanding LEA should have a lot of patience, a positive attitude, and be comfortable working with people of all ages and walks of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assisting in activity programs under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement

· Develop holistic programming that enrich mind, body and soul of our residents.

· Welcomes volunteers (please define)

· Acts as leader on resident outings

· Organizes Salon appointments

· Evaluates effectiveness of activities program, recreation areas, facilities, and services

· Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.

· Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities

· Curates content for community newsletter

· Assists in maintaining monthly/weekly calendar of activities

· Assisting in conducting sports, games, and events

· Assisting residents during activities

· Performing administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and answering telephones

· Ensuring resident’s safety (please define)

· Welcomes residents to events

· Notifies residents of activity schedules and requirements

· Monitors spectators and participants at events to ensure orderly conduct.

· Receives, stores, and issues equipment and supplies.

· Keeps attendance records at resident events and monitors activities during recreational trips or tours.

· Additional duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10029: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• geriatric: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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