Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Bridge Building, Dementia, Health Plan, Philosophy
- Starting pay is $17 / hour!
- This is a part time position working 3 days per week: Tuesdays 11am-7pm, Fridays 10am-6:30pm, and Saturdays 9am-5pm!
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 Alzheimers/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.
Artis Senior Living is a portfolio of 25 Assisted Living and Memory Care communities serving over 1,500 families today. To empower our residents to live more independently, we build a bridge between their lifelong identity and their present daily life. By gathering a thorough and thoughtful understanding of their history, interests, and personal qualities, we create a structure and routine that promotes better health, reduces stress and increases engagement and joy - thats why we like to say we are good at "Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today."
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.