Life Enrichment Assistant

Description

Description

POSITION: Life Enrichment Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Life Enrichment

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We focus on providing genuine hospitality and five-star quality care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Assistant will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and that includes activities in and outside of the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to current holiday or event.

· Be able to engage and lead activities with residents either in a group or individually to meet them at their individual needs.

· Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects.

· Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, the services provided, healthcare services overall, the residents and employees.

· Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency resident care supplies and staff assistance, as needed.

· Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate people.
• Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision to the elderly.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, preferred two years of college specializing in recreational activities.
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.

· Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.

· Sit – sit infrequently.

· Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

· Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

· Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

· Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.

· Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

· Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.

· Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

· Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.

Salary : $19 - $20