What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Program Assistant for Inpatient Services position at Ethica Health & Retirement Communities?
Life Enrichment Program Assistant for Inpatient Services
Southland Health and Rehabilitation
Our Full-time Benefits Include:
- Competitive Wage Scale
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedules and Set Hours
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 7 Paid Holidays and 10 PTO Days Your First Year
- Option to cash out Paid Time Off as you earn it
- Company paid Disability Coverage and Life Insurance
SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting with planning, implementation, and evaluation of life enrichment programming that meets the recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs that meet the needs of the patient. Program should be developed and implemented in accordance with the patient's plan of care and local, state, and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation, of life enrichment program under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
- Assists with developing and maintaining life enrichment calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population including special occasions, individual, large, and small group activities.
- Promotes ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs to include during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
- Assists in development and maintenance of a volunteer program which includes: screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.
- Be an active participant in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending and participating in designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, as well as resident care conferences as directed by Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
- Participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines and directed by the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
- Assists with coordination and delivery of life enrichment activities as indicated.
- Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
- Complies with established departmental financial plan.
- Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.
- Operates within approved guidelines of the Life Enrichment department.
- Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives.
- Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
- Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
- Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years OR
- Qualified healthcare professional with a minimum of one (1) year experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting.
OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course. Preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment.
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