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Friendship Village Sunset Hills

Life Enrichment Assistant | Full-Time | Assisted Living and Memory Care

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.

$41,160 / year median in Missouri

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Join the team at Friendship Village and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents! We are looking for a compassionate, creative, and dependable Life Enrichment Assistant to support our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents through engaging, therapeutic, and person-centered activities. If you enjoy working with older adults, creating meaningful experiences, and bringing a positive attitude to your work, this could be a great opportunity for you! Schedule Sunday - Thursday Responsibilities Plan, organize, and conduct daily group and individual activities that are goal-oriented and appropriate for each resident. Follow the daily activity schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time. Document resident attendance and participation accurately and in a timely manner. Observe and report noticeable changes in resident participation or behavior to the Activity Director. Assist with preparing, publishing, and distributing the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter. Design, publish, and distribute daily and weekend activity flyers. Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred, but not required. At least one year of experience in social or recreational programming in a licensed senior living or healthcare setting. Positive attitude and strong commitment to customer service. Ability to work closely and professionally with residents, families, visitors, guests, supervisors, and coworkers. Strong communication skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Creative, organized, and detail-oriented. Benefits May Include On-Demand Pay — receive your paycheck when you want it Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Pet Insurance 4 Medical Plan Options, Vision, and Dental for qualified employees Free Life Insurance for qualified employees Career advancement opportunities, with training and promotion from within 403(b) with a 50% match up to 4% What We're Looking For We're looking for someone creative, dependable, compassionate, and passionate about making a difference. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships with residents and creating activities that encourage social connection, engagement, and quality of life.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status. Friendship Village fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will not discriminate against any applicant because of a person's mental or physical disability. If you have a disability and would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call Ricki at 314-270-7868. Hear from our team!
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Life Insurance