Life Enrichment Assistant
Overview:
The Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social events program designed to assist senior Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially and mentally. This position includes:
- 80 hours every pay period:
- 8:30am-5:00pm
- Day shift hours
- Holidays as needed; Every other weekend
- Eligible for Full-Time benefits (paid time off, matching retirement monies) Employee Benefits | Ebenezer Senior Living (ebenezercares.org)
- Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!
About Amira Choice Sarasota
Amira Choice Sarasota Senior Living opened in 2020 and is located in sunny Sarasota, FL, within minutes of the growing UTC Mall at Lakewood Ranch and adjacent to Longwood Park. This community is conveniently located for commuters of all types, with close-by public transit options and convenient major roadways.Offering 198 apartments with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, our community is managed by Ebenezer. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
In 2023, 91% of our employees at Amira Choice Sarasota would recommend our community as a good place to work – we invite you to come & see why!
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
- Coordinates leisure programs, activities, exercise classes, and special events for older adults in an assisted living residence
- Encourages resident participation, reports changes in residents mood and physical status
- Promotes independence and helps develop socialization
- May help escort residents to activities outside of senior living community
- Other duties as assigned by Activities Director
Qualifications:
Required:
- One year of experience in similar role - working with older adults, leading activities, or working in therapy/recreation role
- Working knowledge of basic Microsoft application
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One to three years previous experience