Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Part Time

Artis Senior Living•Princeton, NJ

43d•$17

About The Position

Starting pay is $17 / hour! This is a part time position working approximately two days per week (flexible), 9:30am-5pm! Every other weekend is required! The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities designed to meet the individualized needs of our residents. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role. Artis Senior Living is a portfolio of 25 Assisted Living and Memory Care communities serving over 1,500 families today. To empower our residents to live more independently, we build a bridge between their lifelong identity and their present daily life. By gathering a thorough and thoughtful understanding of their history, interests, and personal qualities, we create a structure and routine that promotes better health, reduces stress and increases engagement and joy - that's why we like to say we are good at "Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today."

Requirements

Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia
Willingness to work with the elderly population
Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
Brainstorm event ideas using Partnership Profiles.
Set up and break down needed materials before and after programs.
Assist in resident outings.
Track resident attendance and participation.
Communicate with DLE for needed activity supplies.
Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.