Hybrid Life Enrichment Assistant at The Seville of San Clemente

Description

Are you passionate about seniors, and are looking for a rewarding position? The Seville is a premier provider of retirement living, assisted living and dementia care is seeking a customer focused Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant for our beautiful Senior Living community. The Seville is comprised of passionate, experienced senior housing leaders who have formed a company that focuses on what matters: resident lifestyle, convenience and bringing service to the next level.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible the development, planning, scheduling and conducting programs or activities encompassing the various dimensions of wellness for residents with dementia, early stages of dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties: Must be willing and able to do the following:

· Planning and conducting the various programs such as art programs, entertainment for events, brain and analytical games or projects, among others.

· Creating the daily, weekly and monthly calendars or schedule.

· Assisting with gathering information, articles, and phots for the memory care newsletter.

· Maintaining an adequate supply of activity materials, books, puzzles, magazines, and games.

· Leads residents on how to use technology programs and train care staff on how to assist.

· Training staff on activity-related programs.

· Always adapting and growing the activity program

· Coming up with new ideas to try with the residents in Mezzanine.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least two (2) years’ work experience in activities/life enrichment programs and/or teaching. Experience Working with seniors with dementia is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. English language.
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe products
Must have the passion to work with seniors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors and outdoors; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workday.