Life Enrichment Assistant

Sequoia Living • Greenbrae, CA

7d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps plan, organize, and implement programs and activities that support residents’ social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development. The role provides individual and group activities tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and abilities, and involves communicating with residents and families, maintaining program records, preparing activity spaces, and coordinating outings and outside participants. The position also assists with directing volunteers and vendors as assigned and reports concerns about residents’ physical, mental, or emotional status to Management Staff.

Requirements

• Interpersonal skills and enjoyment of working with people.
• Ability to use tact and courtesy with residents, including under trying conditions, and to demonstrate patience and understanding.
• Ability to work in a varied, fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Knowledge of OBRA regulations, Title 22, and Division 5 and 6 of the California Administrative Code concerning activities and social services.
• Knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity regarding issues related to an aging population.
• Knowledge of bereavement, grief, and loss management theory and practice.
• Basic knowledge of exercise and other equipment used in activities.
• Knowledge of programs and activities appropriate for residents.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for conveying ideas and instructions to residents and staff.
• Discretion and sound judgment in determining residents’ ability to participate in activities.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills to plan and complete assignments with minimal supervision and within established deadlines.
• Ability to multitask, plan, organize, and instruct others.
• Ability to chart residents’ goals, approaches, and progress.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and respond properly to accidents or injuries.
• Ability to act with patience, tact, and courtesy toward residents, families, staff, and vendors in demanding or difficult conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn other software applications quickly.
• Ability to perform work requiring continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and group programs that meet residents’ needs, interests, and abilities throughout the community.
• Assist in providing and maintaining sufficient materials and supplies for activities.
• Prepare and post a monthly calendar of activities.
• Communicate with residents and family members on an ongoing basis about activities and information.
• Assist with assessments and maintain current records, plans, reports, and evaluations of the program and residents’ participation and functioning.
• Set up and break down furniture configurations, audiovisual equipment, and other activity-related equipment.
• Assist with conducting activities and remain engaged while participating.
• Assist residents in traveling between their rooms and activities.
• Help schedule and confirm locations and transportation for outings.
• Contact and coordinate with outside vendors or groups as needed.
• Assist in providing direction to volunteers and vendors as directed by the Director of Life Enrichment.
• Recognize and report concerns about residents’ physical, mental, or emotional status to a member of Management Staff.

Benefits

• For employees working more than 30 hours per week: employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 18 days of paid time off.
• 8 holidays.
• 403(b) with employer contribution.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee discounts.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed