Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures, and best practices. This position reports to the Housing Life Enrichment Director and is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services - Johanna Shores team. The community offers a peaceful and refreshing place to work, with amenities such as discounted employee meals, free Fitness Center access, and an onsite gift shop.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include implementing assigned activities, performing daily assignments, participating in Chat Circles, assisting residents with activities of their choice, taking residents outdoors, participating in outings and special events, performing miscellaneous tasks, and providing one-on-one interaction with residents.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and good rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers. They will be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and will have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent
• Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and good rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers

Benefits

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs
• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources