Title: Life Enrichment Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt, PRN / 16 hour work week
Work Schedule: Every other weekend or every weekend, 9AM - 5PM (Preferably every weekend)
Rate of Pay: $17 - $18 per hour, depending on experience
At Sedgebrook, we embrace and celebrate meaningful relationships to enrich the lives of those we serve. Join us in making a difference in the community and in the lives of our residents while receiving a competitive benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date. We are hiring an Life Enrichment Assistant at our 5-star rated senior living community!
- 401K with Company Match
- Employee Meal Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Hours
- Free In-house gym membership
Essential Job Duties:
- Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
- Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
- Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
- Distributes mail daily to residents.
- Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
- Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School degree required.
- One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
- Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or degree
- One year of experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed healthcare setting
- Background in music, art, drama, or dance therapy
What We Do
The Lodge of Northbrook is a not-for-profit senior living community in Northbrook, Illinois, offering independent-living apartment homes for active older adults. It provides maintenance-free residences, chef-prepared dining, fitness and creative-arts amenities, parking, social, wellness and enrichment programming, and convenient access to local shopping, dining, cultural attractions, healthcare providers and transportation. Its mission-driven governance emphasizes resident quality of life and reinvestment in the community.
