Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Part Time

*Starting pay from $16.50 / hour! *This is a part time position offering a Friday and Saturday (9:30am-5:30pm) schedule!

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.

- Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.

- Collaborate with other Life Enrichment Assistants to develop a monthly calendar that meets the Artis standards and the individual interests of the residents.

- 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.

- Assures that the ARTIS specific programs are being held as designated (i.e., Time to Dish, Town Halls, I CAN program, and I'm AlWrite).

- Coordinate with outside agencies and organizations to develop programs that enhance resident experience.

- Plans out trips for residents that meet their individual needs and are appropriate for residents with memory loss

- 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.

- Support and maintain an effective volunteer program through screening, orienting, training, supervising and evaluating volunteers.

- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.