Life Enrichment Programmer
About The Position
Country Manor Health Care & Rehab Center is hiring a Life Enrichment Programmer! This role involves spending days with residents engaging in various activities such as singing, dancing, baking, chatting, crafting, reading, going on walks, attending patio parties, enjoying visits from Kids Country students, and going on off-campus excursions. The programmer will get to know residents individually and develop and host activities (small group and 1:1) tailored to their personal interests, hobbies, and life experiences. The position is part-time, working Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm, plus every other weekend (Saturday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm and Sunday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm), and requires working 3 holidays per year.
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred.
- Genuine interest in working with older adults and individuals with physical or cognitive challenges.
- Ability to build meaningful connections with residents and contribute to a positive, engaging environment.
- Energetic, creative, and willing to share ideas to enhance programming.
- Knowledge of aging-related issues preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
- Demonstrates patience, tact, and compassion in all interactions.
- Caring and outgoing personality, enabling them to lead and interact with residents during activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with memory loss preferred
Responsibilities
- Visiting with residents one on one
- Helping to create activity calendars
- Planning and leading activities and special events
- Transporting residents to and from activities and excursions
- Visiting and interacting with residents during activities
- Assessing residents to establish individualized activity programs based on their needs
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
- FSA/HSA with employer contribution
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary pre-tax benefits, including Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Insurance
- Voluntary after-tax benefits, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
- 401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Longevity bonuses
- Year-end appreciation gifts and routine wage increases
- Annual Staff Appreciation Week featuring large prizes, a grand celebration, and more
- Consistent recognition efforts throughout the year
- Excellent advancement opportunities across more than 20 unique departments
- Corporate Perks Program, including discounts on shopping, restaurants, gym memberships, haircuts, and more.
- 15% off tuition through partnership with Rasmussen University
- Access to thousands of nationwide discounts on attractions, memberships, travel, and more through TicketsAtWork.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
