Life Enrichment Assistant | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Avon, IN

4d•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 role helps develop and carry out monthly activities based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and residents’ person-centered interests, and leads 6–7 programs per day. The assistant works with residents and families to encourage participation and satisfaction, helps coordinate monthly calendars, events, outings, volunteers, supplies, and program spaces, and maintains required records. The role also assists with resident transportation for shopping, leisure activities, outings, and occasionally physician appointments as directed. This is an entry-level position. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or experience, subject to state requirements.
One to three 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 that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Good physical condition and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist 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 activities and supplies based on dimensions of wellness, Harmony signature programs, and person-centered interests.
Lead 6–7 high-quality programs per day.
Survey and interview residents to complete Resident Life Profiles and learn about their interests, talents, and satisfaction with community programs and activities.
Coordinate with the program team to complete planning forms, organize supplies, and plan calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month.
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 return spaces to their normal setup afterward.
Assist with resident transportation for groceries, shopping, leisure activities, and other activities; may occasionally transport residents to physician appointments as directed.
Assist with off-site outings, including transportation and safe coordination of participants.