Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Full-Time
- Location
- Bethesda, MD, US (Jobs in Maryland)
- Remote
- No, on site
- Employment type
- Full time
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- Last verified open
- Source
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Job description
***\*Starting pay is $20 / hour!
\*This is a full-time position offering a daytime shift of 9:30am-5:30pm with every other weekend required!***
The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities designed to meet the individualized needs of our residents. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.
Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.
The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will:
- Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
- Brainstorm event ideas using Partnership Profiles.
- Set up and break down needed materials before and after programs.
- Assist in resident outings,
- Track resident attendance and participation.
- Communicate with DLE for needed activity supplies.
- Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
- Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
- Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
- Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
- Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.
Educational Requirements:
- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.