Life Engagement Assistant (Activities / Recreation)
About The Position
Acts is seeking a full-time Life Engagement Assistant to work in its skilled nursing neighborhood. The assistant supports the Life Engagement Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience (ASE), incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. These events address body, mind, and spirit to help improve and maintain residents’ quality of life. The role helps ensure residents with differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with Acts’ engagement philosophy. Programs are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement, and by residents’ personal histories and preferences as expressed in My Story. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with every other weekend (EOW).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of activities or recreation experience.
- Dementia engagement certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
- Current CPR certification or eligibility for CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Life Engagement Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and events for residents.
- Support events that incorporate wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality and address residents’ body, mind, and spirit.
- Ensure residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement.
- Support programs informed by Montessori principles and residents’ personal histories and preferences as expressed in My Story.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Scholarship awards
- Professional development programs
- University partnerships
- Referral and discount programs
- Appreciation events
- Wellness initiatives
- PayActiv next-day pay benefit
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision health benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
