What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Activities / Life Enrichment Specialist-Per Diem position at RiverMead?
We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic Life Enrichment Specialist to join our team at RiverMead. As a Life Enrichment Specialist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by creating engaging and stimulating recreational programs and activities. This is a per diem position that may include weekends.
You would be eligible for our weekend differential of $1.50 per hour for all hours worked from Friday at 5 : 00 PM through Sunday at midnight.
RiverMead is a not-for-profit, full-service LifeCare Community in Peterborough, New Hampshire. As such, we offer our residents various services and amenities.
Activities Assistant Job Description :
Assists in coordinating, planning, and implementing life enrichment programs and activities for our Health Center's assisted living residents in conjunction with other staff and volunteers.
Job Responsibilities and Duties :
- Implements diverse and creative life-enrichment activities and programs that challenge and stimulate all levels of the Health Center's assisted living residents.
- Works directly with residents daily during group and one-on-one activities.
- Works closely with the Life Enrichment Team and Therapy to develop exercise and other wellness programs for residents.
- Observe and document residents' weekly attendance at programs and activities. Note and report any changes in the resident's participation to the nurse on duty and the Health Center Life Enrichment Manager, as appropriate.
- Assists with assisted residents' needs during activities.
- Attends / participates in planned excursions throughout the month with the Activities Calendar.
- Required to work in group and one-on-one settings with residents with varying impairment levels (cognitive, physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual).
- Meets regularly with residents who are less participatory to provide socialization and discuss ongoing needs.
- Contributes to the team effort of the Life Enrichment Department by making suggestions, helping others, and taking responsibility for maintaining high-performance standards.
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