Life Engagement Assistant (Part-Time)

United States
Part Time
Experienced
Life Engagement Assistant (Part-Time)

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you will have the opportunity to bring cheer and quality to the lives of seniors each and every day, then we have the job for you! Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community is currently seeking a Part-Time Life Engagement Assistant to join our Residential Living Life Engagement team.

The ideal candidate will be engaging, compassionate, self-motivated, and have a passion for working with seniors and making a difference in their lives. If this sounds like you, we will provide the tools and training you need to be successful!

Schedule: Part-Time
  • 20 hours per week, occasional weekend hours
  • Weekly schedule will vary based on department program needs
  • Some evenings required
Compensation: Dependent upon experience

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and leading engaging recreational, social, and leisure activities for Residential Living residents.
  • Support and accompany residents on community outings, special events, and evening programs as needed.
  • Build meaningful relationships with residents by providing social and emotional support while encouraging participation in activities that enhance quality of life.
  • Coordinate activity logistics by preparing supplies, tracking attendance, and helping maintain activity calendars, bulletin boards, and monthly participation records.
  • Collaborate with departments such as Dining Services and Maintenance to plan and execute special events, holiday celebrations, and seasonal decorations.
  • Help maintain clean, welcoming, and safe activity spaces while identifying residents' interests and activity needs through daily interactions, observations, and resident feedback.

Position Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED, required
  • 2 years experience in Activities or related position, preferred
  • 2 years experience working with the senior living population, preferred
  • Most importantly, this position requires accuracy, dependability, initiative and the desire to be a part of a team that's main focus is to bring our mission to life for our team and residents: 
    • To provide for the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of our residents through high quality facilities, services and personal care in a manner faithful to the Bible and honoring our Lord, Jesus Christ.

We are people, respected and appreciated; serving people, respected and appreciated!

QPRC Offers:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off plus holidays, and 401(k) plus match!
  • Free membership to both our state-of-the-art fitness center and pool
  • Team-oriented environment
  • Team member appreciation events held various times throughout the year
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Discounts with a local daycare center, cellular phone providers and more!
  • Weekly Pay option - Receive up to 50% of your bi-weekly pay early!
 
We are located just 30 minutes from Lancaster, Southern Chester County and Northern Maryland!

QPRC is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
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