Life Enrichment Assistant

Overview

At Kirkland Crossings, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts ofolder adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part ofthe most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering inorder to build a vibrant and thriving community.

You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Located in the beautiful village of Pewaukee,
Kirkland Crossings is a vibrant Christian community of residents and staff. Our sprawling campus, housing both village home condominiums, a new Independent Living community and our original IL/AL/Memory Care campus rests just north of Pewaukee Lake off of Ryan Rd. We are just south of the McDonald's and St. Vincent DePaul.

Address: 700 Quinlan Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Nearby towns include Sussex, Brookfield, Lisbon, Hartland & Waukesha

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Kirkland Crossings in Pewaukee is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team.

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

SCHEDULE/

HOURS:

Part-time, 10am-3:00pm Every other Weekend (10 hours per payroll, minimally)

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Reports to the Life Enrichment Director

Salary: $16.06 - $19.77 / hour, based on experience in the field

What We are Looking For from You

• Strong work ethic:Consistently exhibiting your best effort, being reliable, and taking ownership of your good work
• Integrity and honesty:Upholding high ethical standards in all situations
• Humility and service-oriented attitude:Willingness to help others and prioritize the needs of the team over personal gain
• Positive attitude and good communication skills:Approaching challenges constructively and communicating openly and respectfully

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
• Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
  * Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
• Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.
• Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
• Transport residents to other parts of the community.

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term &…