Life Enrichment Assistant

Wesley Palms Retirement Community is Hiring!

Life Enrichment / Activities Assistant

Full-Time / Sunday thru Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm

$19 - $20 per hour

Job Summary

Assists the Life Enrichment Director to ensure the implementation of the Front Porch Vitality Initiative by planning and carrying out comprehensive programming, activities and events addressing the six dimensions of whole person wellness. The Life Enrichment assistant may be asked to assume department leadership in the absence of the Life Enrichment Director.

Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Assists with the coordination of resident and outside community member volunteers needed for Life Enrichment programming.
• Works closely with all departments associated with activity programs.
• Assists with the timely placement of appropriate seasonal décor.
• Assists in the active collaboration with outside community organizations.
• Assists with the coordination of all on and off campus events which may require transportation.
• Is able to operate the appropriate technical equipment necessary to running a comprehensive activities program.
• Is able to assist with administrative duties including the operation of common office equipment.
• Is fiscally responsible for operating within the departmental budget.
• Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services as required by the Executive Director.
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS And QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  
  

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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