Part Time Life Enrichment Assistant (Wed 11p-7p & Rotating Weekends)

The Part Time Life Enrichment Assistant role at St. Joseph's Village, operated by Franciscan Ministries in Chicago, IL, supports recreational programming for older adults in a senior living community. The position follows a schedule of Wednesdays from 11p-7p with rotating weekends and pays $17.05 per hour. Duties include activity facilitation, documentation, transportation, and administrative support using specified systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate to promote Life Enrichment services internally and externally throughout the community.
• Encourage resident participation in scheduled and unscheduled daily activities while minimizing barriers.
• Perform administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, typing monthly calendars, and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Escort residents to and from activities and events.
• Drive the community bus for Life Enrichment outings and resident medical appointments, including assistance on and off the vehicle, assistive device securement, and use of the emergency contact list binder in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Complete all required documentation including service plan assessments, progress notes, and activity attendance records to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Utilize the LifeLoop community engagement system.
• Utilize the community medical records system.
• Attend and participate in meetings such as care plans, in-services, resident council, and Life Enrichment department meetings.
• Assist with volunteer coordination.
• Assist with maintenance of the community pet where applicable.
• Maintain organized, clean, and neat activity engagement spaces.
• Set up and clean up programs before and after scheduled and unscheduled activities.
• Support set-up and clean-up of seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
• Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other required department or community training.
• Maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support training of new associates within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Up to 1 year of experience working with seniors preferred.
• 1+ years of senior activity engagement preferred.
• Ability to use basic technology systems.
• Proficiency with the LifeLoop community engagement system.
• Proficiency with the community medical records system.
• Proficiency with the Relias continuing education platform.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate community bus following safety protocols.