Benefits:

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Sheboygan Senior Community (SSC) is looking for a new Life Enrichment Aide to join the SSC team. The Life Enrichment position is designed for individuals passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors through engaging activities and personalized care.

The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, lead, and document activities based on the interests and physical, mental, and psychological well-being of the residents. You will provide individualized assistance with daily activities, including enrichment activities, in accordance with each resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be instructed by supervisors. Duties will involve personal contact with varying resident population and a varied work schedule that will include some weekends, evening, and holidays.

Part Time 16 -20 hours per week / schedule may very Monday 12:30pm-4:30pm, Tuesday 12pm-8pm, Thursday 4pm-8pm, & 1-2 Saturdays per month 8am - noon

Essential Job Functions –

Assists in implementing all aspects of the Life Enrichment Program (i.e., music programs, games, 1:1 resident visits, etc.,) with the Life Enrichment Director

Allows time in a day to spend individual one-on-one time with residents, as needed

Assist in transporting residents to/from activity and social programs, while creating an enjoyable and satisfying experience.

Participate in the coordination, implementation, and execution of daily activities and program.

Accompany residents on trips, acting as chaperone when assigned

Assist with the coordination of themed events and entertainment

Offers suggestions for new programs

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality of programs and activities.

Ensure all planned activities and events are well communicated and promoted to the residents, families, and other department staff.

Must know each resident and their family members through assessments and interviews.

Engage residents and connect with them in a genuine, compassionate and memorable way

Skills Necessary

Creativity and flexibility to adjust scheduled programs according to residents’ interests and desires

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents

Ability to implement the programs and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care through life enrichment activities.

Ability to facilitate programs of varying sizes with geriatric population

Ability to work with residents who are afflicted with dementia-related illnesses

Demonstrate flexibility with changing needs and schedule of the residents and the department

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paces environment

Ability to follow instructions and to accept constructive feedback

Sufficient verbal and written communication skills using the English language in order to perform the tasks required.

Must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.

Must use imagination and creativity to motivate self and others

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Ability to communicate activities/procedure to personnel, residents, family members, and visitors.

Must demonstrate empathy and compassion to connect with all customers