Life Enrichment Assistant - Agemark

Holland Farms in Norwalk, IA, an Agemark Senior Living Community is hiring for a Life Enrichment Assistant! For the SIXTH consecutive year; we are certified #17 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services 2023! Our 30+ years of experience in Senior Living have given us the insight to focus on what matters for our Residents, their families, and our Employees. Your next job as a Life Enrichment Assistant will have you assist the Life Enrichment Coach with planning and implementing highly customized activities to provide gentle direction, reassuring routines, and life-enriching opportunities for concierge-level residents, using Seasons program curriculum and LifeCycles wellness philosophy.

Life Enrichment Assistant Position Details

• Assist in creating and posting a monthly activity calendar along with a daily schedule.
• Encourage residents to take part in planning activities and use reminiscing techniques to engage individual residents and create “moments of joy”.
• Preserve the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
• Promote positive interaction between residents, families, and community groups.
• Help create and update LifeLoop profiles for new residents highlighting family, interests, and personal history. Share with staff at the property.
• Help develop and adhere to a monthly program budget. Set quarterly and annual goals. Adjust based on feedback.
• Plan special events to coincide with marketing objectives with leadership staff. Organize recognition of resident birthdays and anniversaries.
• Coordinate transportation and drive the Community vehicle for outings. Knowledge of community and surrounding city preferred.
• Work scheduled hours based on personnel and Community needs to include weekend and evening coverage.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding residents, prospects, personnel, and overall property operations.
• Cultivate a high level of integrity and flexibility in this service-oriented environment.
• Promote teamwork, support improvement opportunities, and use problem-solving skills.
• May assist with medical resident transportation as needed.
• Prior Assisted Living or Senior Care environment of 6 months or more preferred.
• Strong English communication skills are essential for seamless interaction with residents and colleagues.
• Must be 21 and have a valid driver’s license.
• This position will include either a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday working schedule.

“Agemark and all its divisions are a family-owned and operated company with exceptional values on customer care! Although we specialize in senior housing, our "family" goes well beyond those we care for. Our employees are truly our family.”

We believe in taking care of our employees by offering comprehensive benefits:

• Choice of two health and dental plans, vision, employer-paid life, and voluntary programs
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match of 50% up to the first 6%
• PTO Accrual on day one
• Company-provided Employee Assistance Program
• Education assistance through a partnership with Bellevue University up to $10,500.00
• Licensure and certification at company expense
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs including savings on hotels, rental cars, travel, entertainment, streaming services, electronics, eCommerce, and so much more
• Professional Development courses with opportunities for career advancement
• Referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Complimentary Will, POA, Advanced Directive, & Living Trust Services-Mutual of Omaha
• Worldwide Travel Assistance
• A Certified Great Place to Work that provides a fun and respectful workplace

“I love working here! They talk the talk and walk the walk, there is no drama and you will find real people that truly care about what they do, and they are carefully picked. The screening process is very thorough, as it should be in this industry and I appreciate that they take the time to find the best of the best .”

Since 1987, at Agemark, we believe people heal and grow best when they feel like part of whole-person wellness involving mind, body, and spirit! It’s the foundation for our approach to senior care and it’s also how we choose, train, and care for our team. Agemark Senior Living Communities embraces FOUR core values: Professionalism, Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion. If you believe in doing what feels right, advocate for our elderly community, and want to be part of our Great Place to Work, we would love to hear from you. Be a part of our organization where it’s our job to create a purposeful life for our loved ones and be the change we all want to see in our world. EOE.

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