Life Enrichment Associate (Activities) Assisted Living - Encore Village of Schaumburg

Encore Village is currently hiring for a full time Life Enrichment Associate position in our Assisted Living Department.  Responsibilities include:

• Lead, create, prepare, facilitate, and execute activity programs
• Train new activity associates.
• Provide assistance to residents on escorted trips; provide assistance with special events and all holiday programs.
• Communicate with the supervisor, residents, and other associates on all activity-related concerns and needs.
• Collaborate with associates, families, residents and volunteers to foster an environment that is resident-centered and successful. Teach volunteers their roles by sharing knowledge and providing instruction on their responsibilities in the activity process.
• Function as an effective Willows team member by collaborating with other departments. Partner with Resident Assistants to promote resident participation and interaction.
• Contribute to department success by completing assigned tasks and duties timely, providing program suggestions, and assisting with the monthly calendar creation for each neighborhood.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Experience in senior activities and a high school diploma preferred. Full time shift with alternating weekends.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.