Full-Time Life Enrichment Aide

Celebrated as the #5 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

Purpose:

The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Therapeutic Activities team in providing an ongoing program of therapeutic activities that meet the needs of the individual resident.

The pay for this role is $19/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative/Activities

1. Complete documentation as necessary per regulation requirements.
2. Reports all accidents and incidents ASAP and notifies proper disciplines of
occurrence.
3. Reports all changes in resident condition to nurse during any activity.
4. Assists with recreation and activity programs for residents, family
members and staff in a timely manner.
5. Participates in planning, implementing and completion of programs.
6. Works alone to complete activity/program if necessary.
7. Assist in publicizing programs, engaging speakers or performers.
8. Assist with all aspects of the newsletter.

Personnel Functions

1. Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and
procedures.
2. Follows all work assignments/schedules in completing and performing
assigned tasks.
3. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis.
4. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
5. Notifies the Director or Asst. Director when you will be late or absent
from work.
6. Follows the code of ethics and conduct in accordance to The Methodist Home
of DC.
7. Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials.
8. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

Staff Development

1. Attends and participates in scheduled in-services and educational classes.
2. Follows Universal Precautions to encourage infection control.
3. Follows all safety precautions in performing duties.
4. Reports all safety violations to appropriate disciplines.

Resident Rights

1. Maintains confidentiality in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC's notice of
Privacy Practice and follows HIPAA guidelines.
2. Treats residents with dignity and respect at all times
3. Reports allegations of resident abuse and or theft to proper discipline.
4. Honor refusal to participate in activity or outing.

Job Qualifications:

1. Experience in Activities or Recreation.
2. Read, write, and speak the English language.
3. Ability to relate information concerning the resident.
4. Must possess patience and have an understanding of conditions related to
infirmities of the aging and or diagnosis.
5. Must possess excellent communication skills.
6. Must be organized.
7. Must be flexible, working irregular hours when necessary.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• ESL classes
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• UMGC 25% Discount
• BJs Membership (One Year)
• Retail Discounts (LifeMart, Verizon Wireless, Dell)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.