Life Engagement Assistant (Activities / Recreation)
About The Position
Acts is seeking a Life Engagement Assistant to work in its skilled nursing neighborhood. The assistant supports the Life Engagement Coordinator with planning and implementing programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience, incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. Programs encompass body, mind, and spirit to support residents’ quality of life. The role helps ensure that residents with differing cognitive and functional abilities have opportunities for meaningful engagement, in keeping with the Acts engagement philosophy. Programs are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and based on residents’ personal histories and preferences as expressed in My Story. The position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.
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 to obtain it.
- Compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Life Engagement Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and events for residents.
- Support wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality through the Acts Signature Experience.
- Help 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.
Benefits
- Next-day pay through the PayActiv 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
