Life Enrichment Assistant - Messiah Lifeways
Mechanicsburg, PA
About the Job
Life Enrichment Assistant
Messiah Lifeways is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better in the Central Pennsylvania region.
Together, we can live - Life. Embraced.
Job Title: Life Enrichment Assistant
Department: Personal Care
Status: Part Time
Shift: Evening 3pm-9pm, includes every other weekend rotation
Pay Rate: Starting at $16/hr
Why Choose Messiah Lifeways?
Messiah Lifeways offers a robust benefits package for team members including:
- Next Day Pay Option for Hourly Team Members!
- Medical Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- FREE Vision and Dental Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- Prescription Plan for Full Time Team Members
- Health Savings Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Flexible Spending Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time for Full Time Team Members
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Retirement Savings Option with Employer Match available for Full Time and Part Time Team Members
- Free Access to On-site Gym
- Organizational Growth Opportunities
- Work-Life Services Such as Financial Planning, Time and Stress Management, and More!
What do I need as an Life Enrichment Assistant with Messiah Lifeways?
- Experience in recreation or related field (Human Services), preferred
- Experience working with older adults, preferred
What will I do as an Life Enrichment Assistant with Messiah Lifeways?
- Coordinates and conducts life activities, focusing on meaningful, resident preferred activities.
- Plans, organizes, and leads group and individualized age-appropriate programs, providing activities for residents who stay in their room and/or residents who are at a lower functional level, meeting Federal and State regulations.
- Motivates and assists residents to become part of neighborhood life if they choose so.
- Plans for and accompanies residents on trips outside of Messiah Lifeways and works cooperatively with the Transportation Coordinator to make transportation arrangements.
- Assists in the dining room and provides opportunities for socialization.
- Transports and/or assists residents to and from programs.
- Aware of the safety of residents and medical restrictions during all activities.
Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.