Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Leader (Full Time)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Leader creates, markets, and leads spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events and programs that foster a Weller lifestyle tailored to a diverse resident population. The role sets a leadership example by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing environments to live life to the fullest. The position engages residents through formal activities and informal interactions, develops programming around residents’ interests and needs, builds community partnerships, promotes programs through written communications, and monitors participation to evaluate and improve offerings. It also supports staff and resident learning through orientation, in-service training, and sharing successful activity practices. The role may participate in the WAVES pool program and run family support groups.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
CPR and AED certification, to be attained within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Engage residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
Plan and facilitate spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ needs and interests.
Continuously assess residents’ interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities, and needs; create and update a diverse menu of programming and events accordingly.
Develop partnerships with local organizations, nonprofit groups, educational institutions, and others to create volunteer opportunities for residents and bring outside talents into the community.
Create and publish written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
Monitor resident participation to evaluate programs and increase participation; adjust calendars or events accordingly.
Keep current with active aging and generational trends, enhance Weller Life initiatives, and share relevant information with peers and community staff.
Share successful activity blueprints with team residents and participate in best-practices calls.
Partner with the team, residents, and home office staff to deliver orientation and in-service training programs.
May participate in the WAVES pool program.
May run family support groups.
Attend and participate in scheduled in-service training and education programs.
Enter assessments into company software as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.