Activities Assistant (Life Enrichment Leader)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Pawleys Island, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Lakes at Litchfield, we are a Great Place to Work® recognized senior living community that operates under the philosophy of “People First, Always.” We are seeking an Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Leader to join our team and provide activities to residents in Care Services. This role is crucial in enriching the lives of our seniors and fostering a positive, compassionate, and respectful environment. We offer a culture of growth, teamwork, and collaboration, where your contributions are valued and your professional development is encouraged. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of an excellent team, we encourage you to apply. Open Interviews are held on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Requirements

CPR and AED certification required (must be attained in first 60 days of Employment).
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Activities certification desired.
Four-year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired.

Responsibilities

Creates, markets, and leads spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events and programs to foster a Weller lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population.
Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing environments to live life to the fullest.
Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
Continuously gauges resident’s interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development.
Shares successful activity blueprints with team residents and participates in best practices calls.
Partners with team, residents and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in-service training programs.
May participate in award winning WAVES pool program.
May run family support groups.
Participates and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Enters assessments into company software as needed.
Other duties as assigned.