What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Life Enrichment Assistant position at The Village Health & Rehabilitation?
Who We Are:
The Village Health & Rehabilitation offers 193 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care, restorative therapies and memory care. This award-winning community has been serving the Missoula area since 1981. Our neighboring community, The Village Senior Residence, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care if other services or care is needed. It is the commitment of our team members to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
Summary of Role:
The Life Enrichment Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to help facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events.
Platinum Service:
It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
Shift: Monday - Friday, with 1 weekend/month | 8am - 4:30pm (4shifts/week) and 10am - 6pm (1shift/week)
Why Work for Us:
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- FSA & HSA Account Options
- Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
- Employee Support Program (EAP)
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
- Childcare Discounts
- Rent Discounts
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Life Enrichment programs.
- Facilitate scheduled activities with other departments.
- Promote positive interaction between residents, families, and community groups.
- Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings.
- Adapt to match each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
- Assist in set up and break-down of special events.
- Support residents in transportation to appointments and outings.
- Communicate regularly with Director of Life Enrichment regarding needs and concerns of residents.
- Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
- Preserve the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Critical Skills:
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
- Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience:
- Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
- Cooking skills and/or an interest in cooking for smaller groups
- One years of experience in social or recreational programming in Health Care or related field preferred.
- Fluent in English, verbal and written.
