Life Enrichment Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Pewaukee, WI

1d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

At Kirkland Crossings, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth. Located in the beautiful village of Pewaukee, Kirkland Crossings is a vibrant Christian community of residents and staff. Our sprawling campus, housing both village home condominiums, a new Independent Living community and our original IL/AL/Memory Care campus rests just north of Pewaukee Lake off of Ryan Rd. We are just south of the McDonald's and St. Vincent DePaul. Presbyterian Homes & Services - Kirkland Crossings in Pewaukee is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Strong work ethic: Consistently exhibiting your best effort, being reliable, and taking ownership of your good work
Integrity and honesty: Upholding high ethical standards in all situations
Humility and service-oriented attitude: Willingness to help others and prioritize the needs of the team over personal gain
Positive attitude and good communication skills: Approaching challenges constructively and communicating openly and respectfully

Responsibilities

Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including: Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
Participate in outings and special events.
Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.
Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
Transport residents to other parts of the community.