Residential Living Life Enrichment Assistant

LANDIS COMMUNITIES•Manheim Township, PA

About The Position

The Residential Living Life Enrichment Assistant supports the coordination and planning of ongoing activities and special programs for residents in Residential Living. The role works cooperatively with the Residential Living team and contributes to the overall Life Enrichment program. It is part-time, 48 hours bi-weekly, with a stated schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; hours and days can be flexible. The assistant plans and helps organize regular activities, special programs, trips, and coach or bus trips, including registrations and participant communications. The position prepares the monthly activity calendar and newsletter articles, communicates with presenters inside and outside Landis Homes, coordinates event sign-ups, and maintains the departmental budget and related communications with Finance. The role also participates in special functions serving all levels of living and assists the Wellness team with special events. The assistant meets regularly with the Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan and coordinate activities. They are expected to work with initiative and strong organizational skills, perform duties without close supervision, and communicate patiently, calmly, compassionately, and sensitively with residents, family members, staff, clients, and the community.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills.
Skilled in using computers and related technology required for the role.
Good verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, dependability, and a positive demeanor.
Demonstrate initiative and strong organizational skills and be able to perform duties without close supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a related role.
Prior experience in a continuing care retirement community.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordination and planning of ongoing activities and special programs for Residential Living residents.
Work cooperatively with the Residential Living team and assist with the total Life Enrichment program.
Plan and help organize regularly scheduled activities, providing or assisting with leadership.
Plan and help organize and promote special programs for residents.
Plan and help organize a variety of trips for residents.
Meet regularly with the Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan and coordinate activities.
Prepare the Residential Living monthly activity calendar and special articles for Landis Homes newsletters.
Communicate extensively with presenters from inside and outside Landis Homes.
Participate in special functions serving all levels of living and assist the Wellness team with special events.
Prepare and coordinate event sign-ups through various forms and methods determined by Communications and others.
Assist with planning coach and bus trips, managing registration, and communicating with participants.
Maintain the departmental budget and communicate with Finance as required.
Communicate calmly and gently with residents, family members, and staff, demonstrating patience, compassion, understanding, and sensitivity.