Life Enrichment Assistant

CIEL ARVADA LLC•Arvada, CO

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant develops and coordinates community activity programs reflecting residents’ varied interests and providing meaningful, life-enriching experiences. Programming should address physical, social, intellectual, and artistic aspects of residents’ lives and include activities both within and outside the community. The role recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers and encourages staff participation in activities. It also maintains knowledge of the community, its services, residents, employees, and healthcare services overall. The assistant attends and maintains required training through the designated Learning Management System (LMS), and performs other duties related to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of residents.

Requirements

Experience creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision to elderly people.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong understanding of English sufficient to read, write, and interpret administrative information.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed or scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Experience in volunteer recruitment and training is preferred.
Two years of college specializing in recreational activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate activity programs for residents, including programs addressing physical, social, intellectual, and artistic interests, both within and outside the community.
Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members, and cultivate staff involvement in activities.
Attend community training and keep monthly, quarterly, and annual training up to date through the designated Learning Management System (LMS).
Communicate activity programs and upcoming events to department supervisors.
Create daily and monthly activity calendars showing program dates, times, and locations and reflecting residents’ varied interests.
Coordinate and host special events, including holiday events, and decorate the community for holidays or events.
Arrange monthly resident forums, such as resident council or town hall meetings, and submit resident feedback to the Executive Director for correction or staff recognition.
Maintain an adequate supply of activity equipment within budget guidelines.
Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance as needed.
Create opportunities for residents to participate in community centers and service projects.
Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the community’s success and residents’ care, comfort, and happiness.