What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Activities/ Life Enrichment Specialist 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 full-time position that may include weekends and holidays.
At RiverMead, we promote a supportive and team-oriented work environment. As a full-service community, we offer our residents various services and amenities. Our staff receive competitive wages and excellent benefits, including a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and the opportunity to work in a caring and friendly environment. To find out more about our awesome benefit package, click here.
Additionally, 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.
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. As appropriate, note and report any changes in the resident's participation to the nurse on duty and the Health Center Life Enrichment Manager.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma, equivalent to a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training, is required.
- NH Licensed Nursing Assistant or successful participation in the LNA class within (1) year resulting in licensure.
- CPR certification is required (we will provide a certification course)
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide programming to and communicate with the geriatric population.
- Ability to assess data reflecting the resident's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements.
- Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
- Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, staff, and the general public.
- Ability to remain calm in all types of situations, including emergencies.
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