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City/State: Sarasota, Florida

Categories: Support & Facility Services

Shift: Ebenezer

Job Status: day

Req ID: 153371

Pay Range: Ebenezer

Job Overview

About Amira Choice Sarasota

**Amira Choice Sarasota** Senior Living opened in 2020 and is located in sunny Sarasota, FL, within minutes of the growing UTC Mall at Lakewood Ranch and adjacent to Longwood Park. This community is conveniently located for commuters of all types, with close-by public transit options and convenient major roadways. Offering 198 apartments with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, our community is managed by Ebenezer. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives. In 2023, 91% of our employees at Amira Choice Sarasota would recommend our community as a good place to work – we invite you to come & see why!

The **Life Enrichment Assistant** role supports the planning and implementation of quality leisure/social /activities events programs designed to assist senior Assisted Living and Memory Care residents in maintaining their personal potential physically, socially, and mentally.

+ 64 hours per two weeks

+ Day shift

+ Rotating weekends

Responsibilities:

+ Encourages resident participation, and reports changes in residents' mood and physical status.

+ Promotes independence and helps develop socialization

+ Takes initiative to engage residents and find commonalities to connect on

+ Drives community bus/van

+ Other duties as assigned by Activities Director

Required Skills:

+ Solid understanding of basic Microsoft /computer programs

+ Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with senior living residents/tenants

+ Must have good communication and social skills

+ Must be comfortable leading activities with older residents

+ Current Driver's License (in good standing)

+ Ability to Drive a 14 passenger van

Preferred Skills:

+ High School Diploma or GED preferred, but willing to consider others with the right skills and/or previous related work experience

+ One to three years previous experience either; working with older adults, leading activities, or working in a therapy or recreation role preferred or having formal related education

+ Preference is given to candidates with previous experience with memory loss care

+ Work experience in a customer service setting

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits (http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits)

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status