Life Enrichment Assistant | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Avon, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents. The assistant helps develop and carry out monthly programming and supplies based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests. The role leads 6–7 programs per day and helps create connections with residents and families to encourage participation and satisfaction. The assistant collaborates with the program team on monthly calendars, events, outings, supplies, and planning forms; helps maintain records and programming areas; supports resident council meetings and volunteer programs; and promotes activities through notices and posters. The position also involves setting up and restoring activity spaces, transporting residents for shopping and leisure activities, and occasionally transporting residents to physician appointments. Off-site outings require transportation and safe coordination for participants.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or experience, subject to state requirements.
Entry-level position; 1–3 years of experience is highly desired.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Flexible, consistent, imaginative, and engaging approach, with a passion for working with seniors.
Experience organizing, conducting, and planning programs and activities.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Good physical condition and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Support the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing recreational and educational programs for Independent Living and Assisted Living residents.
Help develop, plan, and implement monthly programs and supplies based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests.
Lead 6–7 high-quality programs per day.
Survey and interview residents to complete Resident Life Profiles and learn about their past and present interests, talents, and satisfaction with community programs.
Coordinate with the program team to complete planning forms, organize supplies, and plan calendars, events, and outings.
Build relationships with residents and families to encourage participation and promote satisfaction.
Document and maintain required records.
Help organize and attend resident council meetings.
Organize, maintain, and stage programming areas and supplies.
Help recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteers.
Promote programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters.
Arrange chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment for activities and restore spaces afterward.
Assist with resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other resident activities.
Occasionally transport residents to physician appointments as directed.
Assist with off-site outings, including transportation and safe coordination for participants.