Role OverviewThe Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for developing and coordinating activity programs for the community, reflecting the varied interests of the residents and providing them with meaningful and life-enriching activities.
What You Will Do
Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer members, communicate with department supervisors, create daily/monthly activity calendars, host special events, and provide a forum for residents to share their ideas and concerns.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise and lead others.
Requirements
- Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults
- Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people
- Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects
- Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled
- Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities
- Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information
- Must be able to effectively communicate with others
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