Life Enrichment Assistant Assisted Living

Friendship Village Sunset Hills • Sappington, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community. We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Life Enrichment Specialist in Assisted Living & Memory Care. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to maintain relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, be creative, and work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Requirements

• Degree in recreational therapy and/or activity director certification preferred or high school education with experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and be capable of relating to a variety of people and personalities.
• Considerable initiative, judgment and leadership skills are also required.
• Two years of professional experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in working around confidential or sensitive materials or conversations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs a broad scope of social and recreational programs, to include MIL programming.
• Develops a monthly life enrichment calendar that meets residents’ needs and Friendship Village's expectations. This calendar includes programming time for one-on-one sessions with residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Facilitates and encourages family involvement with residents.
• Assists the ALMC Life Enrichment Director in developing a Life Enrichment program for Memory Care and the Bridge Neighborhood.
• Evaluates and assists in developing individual resident care plans with the Resident Care Director and other disciplines.
• Assists in orienting new residents to the facility, helping to ensure satisfactory integration into the facility.
• Interacts with Sales and Marketing to ensure a smooth transition.
• Shares in the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the safety, physical, and emotional well-being of residents and staff.

Benefits

• On-Demand Pay—receive your paycheck when you want it!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages—enjoy more time doing what YOU want!
• Pet Insurance
• Career advancement opportunities— we’re dedicated to training and promoting from within.
• 403b with a 50% match up to 4%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED