Overview
Presbyterian Homes & Services - Walnut Ridge is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant to join its talented and creative activity / wellness team.
The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.
This is a Full Time position primarily working Monday - Friday and rotating a partial day on Saturday.
The Life Enrichment team reports to the Life Enrichment Director.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
Walnut Ridge is a beautiful senior living community conveniently located near I-35 / 80, adjacent to the walking trails and aquatic center in Clive and in close proximity to several restaurants, retail shops and medical facilities.
The campus is comprised of 116 independent living apartments, 44 assisted living apartments, 18 memory care assisted living apartments and a new skilled care center for 60 residetns.
The campus also houses an exceptional wellness center and warm water swimming pool that employees are encouraged to enjoy.
In addition, as an employee you can take advantage of other amenities such as :
- Free employee meals
- Free Fitness Center access (family members welcome)
- Great walking paths
- Easy access to bus routes and nearby restaurants
Salary : $17.73 - $20.79 / hour based on experience
Responsibilities
- Reponsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve their best day , filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
- Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including :
o Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
- Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
- Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
- Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
- Participate in outings and special events.
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading / writing letters etc.
- Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
- Transport residents to other parts of the community.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
- Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
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