Posted 1w ago

Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant - Part Time

@ Artis Senior Living
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
$17/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Create programs, Brainstorm events, Coordinate materials
Requirements Summary:Part-time Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant; 3 days per week; starting pay $17/hr; requires high school diploma; experience with elderly/dementia helpful.
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*Starting pay is $17 / hour!
*This is a part time position working 3 days per week: Tuesdays 11am-7pm, Fridays 10am-6:30pm, and Saturdays 9am-5pm!

The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will engage residents in daily programming and entertainment. Assists the Director in the creation of activities designed to meet the individualized needs of our residents. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role. 

Artis Senior Living is a portfolio of 25 Assisted Living and Memory Care communities serving over 1,500 families today. To empower our residents to live more independently, we build a bridge between their lifelong identity and their present daily life. By gathering a thorough and thoughtful understanding of their history, interests, and personal qualities, we create a structure and routine that promotes better health, reduces stress and increases engagement and joy - that's why we like to say we are good at "Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today."

The Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant will:

  • Create and develop programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
  • Brainstorm event ideas using Partnership Profiles.
  • Set up and break down needed materials before and after programs.
  • Assist in resident outings.
  • Track resident attendance and participation.
  • Communicate with DLE for needed activity supplies.
  • Utilize the Partnership Profile to develop appropriate programs of interest to the residents.
  • Utilize the associate Partnership Profile to involve associates in programs of interest and to enhance the monthly calendar.
  • Demonstrate the company philosophy of Positive Partnerships the ARTIS Way.
  • Provides information to the Director of Life Enrichment regarding the resident engagement in order to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
  • Maintain communication with family members regarding level of participation in programs.

Educational Requirements:

  • Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.