About the position
The Life Enrichment Assistant at The Inn on Westport plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our vibrant senior living community. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional service and support to seniors, helping them lead purposeful lives. The Life Enrichment Assistant will be responsible for facilitating day-to-day programs and scheduled events that engage residents and promote their well-being. This role requires a positive attitude and the ability to connect with residents, ensuring that each individual feels valued and included in community activities. In this position, you will assist with the planning and execution of various life enrichment programs, adapting activities to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident. You will work closely with other departments to coordinate resident outings and special events, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The Life Enrichment Assistant will also be responsible for documenting resident participation and communicating any concerns or grievances to the Life Enrichment Director. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all residents, and it requires a commitment to upholding the standards of Platinum Service® that The Inn on Westport is known for. As a full-time employee, you will be expected to work every third weekend, with hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while working in a supportive and rewarding environment. Join our team and discover why The Inn on Westport is consistently recognized as a great place to work in the senior living industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the facilitation and evaluation of the Life Enrichment programs.
- Follow all community and department policies/procedures.
- Facilitate activities with other departments.
- Assist with resident outings.
- Adapt to match each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
- Participate in special events.
- Communicate complaints and resident grievances to the Life Enrichment Director.
- Participate in scheduled trainings including in-service and orientation classes.
- Ensure that department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
- Use creative problem solving to address resident needs.
- Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Requirements
- Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
- Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours.
- Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request.
- One or more years of experience in a Health Care or related field preferred.
- Fluent in English, verbal and written.
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Prescription drug insurance
- Pet insurance
