Lifestyle Enrichment Professional / Activities Assistant

Asbury Communities•Wilmington, DE

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Now called Lifestyle Enrichment Professional! Assists Director to create, plan and implement a vital program of recreation that stimulates residents cognitively, culturally, creatively, psychologically, spiritually, and physically; and promotes individual and group pleasure and social interaction.

Requirements

Specific business experience with older adults or in the retirement housing industry preferred.
High School education or GED.

Responsibilities

Collaborate to develop the activities calendar.
Involve staff in recreational activities.
Coordinate transportation with the Cab/Bus Chauffer
Set up for events.
Post calendar in place known by all residents by the 1st of each month.
Distribute a monthly calendar of upcoming events to each resident.
Set up room prior to activity or program by assembling all materials and equipment needed.
Facilitate daily activities as planned on the Activities calendar.
Encourage and/or assist residents to become involved in activities inside and/or outside the residence.
Coordinate the activities program with the schedule of other resident services and other departments.
Adapts recreation to program which takes into consideration the age, sex, physical and mental capabilities, interests and the cultural and social background of the residents.
Document resident participation in activities and reason for not participating.
Performs other duties, as assigned.