Location: Longmeadow,MA, USA
Join our team at JGS Lifecare in Longmeadow as a Part Time Life Enrichment Aide and be part of creating meaningful experiences for our residents. You'll have the opportunity to engage with seniors, plan activities, and bring joy to their lives. This role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and friendly environment. Feel rewarded as you contribute to enhancing the quality of life for our residents and form valuable connections along the way. If you are passionate about enriching the lives of seniors and creating memorable moments, this position is perfect for you. Embrace this exciting opportunity to be a vital part of our community and help us make a positive impact, one activity at a time. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Birthdays off with pay, Free groceries every Friday, and Company paid trips. Apply today and be part of our dynamic team! Let us introduce ourselves JGS Lifecare, located in the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. So, as we enter our second century, we are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a full array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve. What's your day like? As a new Life Enrichment Aide at JGS Lifecare, you can expect to assist in organizing and implementing activities that promote socialization, stimulation, and overall well-being for our residents. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include facilitating group activities, assisting residents with various tasks, and contributing to a positive and engaging environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Life Enrichment team to ensure activities are tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of our residents. The schedule for this position would require you to work 10a-6p two days per week for a total of 16hours. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of our residents while enjoying a fulfilling and dynamic work environment. Are you a good fit for this Life Enrichment Aide job? To excel as a Life Enrichment Aide at JGS Lifecare, possessing a CNA License is essential. In addition to this qualification, strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to effectively engage with residents and work collaboratively with the team. Creativity and adaptability are valuable traits that will help in planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to residents' preferences and needs. Attention to detail and organizational skills will be beneficial in ensuring activities run smoothly and efficiently. Compassion, patience, and empathy are vital qualities to understand and address the diverse needs of our residents with respect and dignity. Having a positive attitude and a passion for enhancing the quality of life for others will contribute to a fulfilling and successful experience in this role. Knowledge and skills required for the position are: