What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Assistant position at Kendal-Crosslands Communities?
Essential Function:
- Meets residents’ needs and goals utilizing a person center care planning process.
- Evaluates, documents and provides person centered programming by completing necessary and required documentation.
- Promotes resident independence.
- Displays a working knowledge of leadership in dealing with groups and individuals.
- Assists the Department Director in the planning and implementing of all aspects of the Life Enrichment Program.
- Demonstrates high energy by actively participating in programming.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or minimum of one year experience in therapeutic recreation required.
- Must demonstrate the ability to interact with residents who are cognitively and/or physically impaired.
- Must be willing and capable of obtaining Nursing Assistant licensure.
- Certification as an Activity Assistant from the National Certificated Council of Activity Professionals (AAC), Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy or other Creative Arts Therapy a plus or willingness to obtain.
- Must satisfy PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Must be insurable by KCC vehicle insurance.
Community Location:
Located near West Chester, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Maryland, our community is nestled on 500 acres of rolling hills, green meadows, and beautiful gardens. Adjacent to famous Longwood Gardens, residents and staff enjoy the local cultural opportunities, vibrant towns, and working in an oasis in the heart of the Brandywine valley.
40 hours per week, includes some weekends and evenings.
