Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Life Enrichment Assistant to be responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of individual and group recreation programs that serve to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of Primrose residents. The Life Enrichment Assistant proactively interacts with residents and encourages participation in community events
More about the position requirements:
Help with executing a creative and exciting life enrichment program to meet the needs, interests, and health of our residents.
Tasks included, but are not limited to:
Encourages resident participation with all activities.
Coordinates monthly special events at the community.
Assists with organizing outings within the local city or town.
Decorates the facility for special occasions and events.
Find volunteers and maintain the resident volunteer program.
Distributes monthly life enrichment schedules to residents and posts them in the community for easy reference by residents.
Acknowledges residents’ birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments.
What we're looking for:
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Activity Certification is preferred.
Minimum of one year working with senior population preferred but will consider previous experiences.
Excellent Communication (oral and written) in English, organizational and time management skills
Ability to speak effectively to groups of residents, associates of organizations or outside professionals.
Basic typing skills, along with basic knowledge of computer Microsoft Software (i.e., Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Able to drive residents to outside activities in Primrose Van.
Enjoys working with and building rapport with seniors.