Overview
Life Enrichment Associates bring meaningful programming and excitement to the lives of our residents. These individuals work to develop and implement activities and entertainment that will enrich the daily lives of residents. Under the supervision of the Director of Life Enrichment, Activity Associates offer a variety of interesting events to engage and connect seniors with our team, each other, and the greater community. The right person for this role enjoys fostering relationships, helping others, and encouraging self-esteem and self-worth. This position will be dedicated to our secure memory care community, working directly with residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia.
Key Responsibilities
- Help set up and prepare for activities
- Get to know residents personally
- Maintain attendance at programs and record data in resident insights platform
- Meet with the Director of Life Enrichment to evaluate activity program effectiveness
- Escort residents to activities
- Provide one-on-one activities to room-bound residents
- Interact and communicate well with residents, family members, and guests
- Ability to safely operate community vehicle
- Other tasks as requested by supervisor
Qualifications
- Previous experience in recreational therapy or in a senior living setting is preferred
- Experience working in a memory care setting or with seniors with memory loss
Questions
For more information, contact:
Thelma Shaffer, Administrator
Email: tshaffer@mennowood.com
Phone: 757-249-0355
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, family/parental status, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.