Salary : $39,665.60 Annually
Location : Monroe, WI
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2021-00290
Department : Pleasant View Nursing Home
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Description / Summary
The full-time Life Enrichment Specialist assists the Life Enrichment Coordinator in delivering the residents' activity programs, leading group activities, and visiting residents on a one-to-one basis as directed and exhibits the ability to work with Special Needs or Developmentally Challenged residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Lead group activities as directed by the Activity Supervisor. May be requested to assist in activity planning.
- Visit with residents on a one-to-one basis as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator for the purpose of providing :
A friendly visitor
Sensory stimulationReality orientationIndividual instruction on specific leisure pursuitsA means of meeting individual needs as outlined in each resident's Activity Health Care PlanReport to Life Enrichment Coordinator resident's responses / progress to specific approaches utilized and maintain a written record. Must exhibit good writing skills.Report residents' progress to Life Enrichment Coordinator.Maintain an on-going inventory of departmental supplies and equipment maintenance. Report needs to Life Enrichment Coordinator. May be responsible for general housekeeping duties in Activity areas. Return shared areas such as dining room back to original condition at the conclusion of each activity in that area; i.e. rearrange furniture that may have been moved, remove trash from refreshments, pick up litter from floor, return equipment and supplies to appropriate storage areas, assist residents in transport to other areas of building, etc.Attend in-service training and continuing education workshops as directed by Life Enrichment Coordinator. Insure a written record of such attendance is provided for facility records if required.Select residents and communicate with nursing personnel for purpose of assistance in transporting residents to and from general activity areas.Recognize and immediately reported to nursing department abnormal signs and symptoms, which signify a physical change in a resident's condition, which would require nursing intervention.Report to Life Enrichment Coordinator on the functions or activities under their direction.Maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive county vehicles.Perform other related duties as directed by Life Enrichment Coordinator.Qualifications
Minimum Training and Experience :
A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience in a recreation setting preferred.
Have a basic understanding of :
Caring for the elderly and special needsResident RightsAbuse Prevention and ReportingChange of conditionAccident prevention and safetyFire Safety and Tornado Safety.Dementia and approaches in caring for a person with dementiaWhat to do when a resident presents in a combative, aggressive or difficult manner.Infection Control PracticePhysical Requirements
Ability to operate equipment requiring simple, periodic adjustments.Ability to move and guide material using simple tools.Ability to operate computer keyboard / typewriter and other office related equipment.Ability to exert moderate physical stress in sedentary to light work, involving climbing and balancing, kneeling and stooping.Ability to exert mildly heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work including lifting / carrying (0-34 lbs. approximately 34-66%; 35-100 lbs. approximately 1-33%).Ability to push / pull residents and other necessary items related to performing the Life Enrichment Activity Assistant role (1-24lbs. approximately 34-66%; 25-100 lbs. approximately 1-33%).Ability to recognize and identify harmonious or contrasting combinations of, as well as recognize individual characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, tastes, odors, textures etc. associated with objects, materials and ingredients.Environmental Adaptability
In regards to environment factors work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions with potential factors such as odors, smoke, potential violence, noise, disease.Other
Pleasant View Nursing Home is a 24 hour facility which requires continuous care for residents, therefore employees must meet attendance standards by arriving to work on time, work all scheduled shifts and extra shifts that are agreed to work and have an overall excellent attendance record.
Green County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Pleasant View Nursing Home offers a competitive benefits package to regular full-time employees including : Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement through Wisconsin Retirement System, BESTflex, PTO, and vacation.
Salary : $39,666
