Life Engagement Assistant (Activities / Recreation)
About The Position
The Life Engagement Assistant works in a skilled nursing neighborhood and assists the Life Engagement Coordinator with planning and implementing programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience (ASE). Programs incorporate wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality, and address the body, mind, and spirit to support residents’ quality of life. The role helps ensure residents with differing cognitive and functional abilities have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the 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.
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.
- Compliance with Florida's Care Provider Background Screening process.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Life Engagement Coordinator with planning and implementing resident programs and events.
- Support programs that incorporate wellness, person-centered living, hospitality, and the body, mind, and spirit.
- Help ensure residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement.
- Deliver engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy, Montessori principles, and residents’ personal histories and preferences expressed in My Story.
Benefits
- PayActiv next-day pay benefit.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits.
- Scholarship awards.
- Professional development programs.
- University partnerships.
- Referral and discount programs.
- Appreciation events.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Health benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Disability programs.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
