Life Enrichment Aide / Activities Assistant

Full Time
Downingtown, PA 19335
Posted
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Job Description

For more than 150 years, Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Philadelphia area seniors from diverse backgrounds. A not-for-profit family of services, Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, Jenner’s Pond, Simpson Gardens I & II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson Home Care. Our loyal and long-term staff is full of caring professionals who truly love what they do.

Simpson provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our employees are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our employees.

Simpson is looking for a Life Enrichment Aide to join our dynamic and seasoned leadership team. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to showcase your unique skills in the Personal Care industry, get in touch with us to discuss how you can join our team. Take a look at the details below for the position

At Simpson Meadows, our Community Life/Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day delivery of resident centered and resident directed programs while exceeding Simpsons quality standards.

The community life assistant is responsible for helping with the planning and implementation of programs at the community, transporting residents to and from programs, encouraging residents to join programs, and delivering programs that meet the quality measures of Simpson.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to interpret instructions (written and verbal)
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Capable of working independently and with a team
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Creative thinker

Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Position requires a great deal of passion, compassion, consideration, and patience.
  • Ideal candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with other members of the Simpson Team.
  • Provide programming specific to resident's individual needs, interests, routines, preferences, and abilities.
  • Provide a safe, welcoming, comfortable, and structured environment.
  • Encourage and promote active engagement and cognitive stimulation.
  • Provide programming that is meaningful, purposeful and failure free.
  • Promote and support resident centered, and resident directed programming.
  • Partner with family members to learn residents cultural and spiritual beliefs, habits, traditions, values, and lifestyle preferences.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Simpson is proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate in services or employment based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Simpson is a Mandatory COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccination Employer
COVID Vaccination is a requirement if you are offered employment unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Simpson.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Senior Care: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Memory Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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