Lifestyles Assistant

About the Role

Encore at Wilmington is hiring a Full-Time Lifestyles Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment with planning, scheduling, and coordinating resident activities and special events.
• Ensure active facilitation and successful implementation of Service Programs.
• Assist in planning and coordinating a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, health services, and environmental activities to include all residents.
• Promote a healthy community culture for residents and employees, focusing on eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.
• Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs (mind, body, soul), potentially benefiting employees.
• Provide individual and group educational opportunities on disease prevention and management in a holistic spirit.
• Assist in tracking activity participation for all Healthcare, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents.
• Communicate resident activity ability changes to the Health and Wellness department for potential Care Plan updates.
• Lead daily resident activities according to community standards.
• Assist in gathering resident interests through the Social Spiritual History Assessment for person-centered activities.
• Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars and weekly program content.
• Assist with gathering information, articles, and photos for the newsletter.
• Assist the Director in maintaining an adequate supply of adult activity materials.
• Assist the Director in training all staff on activity-related programs.
• May be responsible for transporting or accompanying residents to recreational outings.
• Support creating a culture where business decisions and employee engagement drive revenue and occupancy.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred.
• Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with vehicle size and state laws.
• Must possess a personal driving record consistent with the Driver Selection Policy.
• Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable.
• Willingness to be available for community emergencies.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader.
• Familiarity with required electronics, including iPads, tablets, smart TVs, and digital cameras.
• Familiarity with social media preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others.
• Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs.
• Ability to work with community groups.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills.