Job Description

David Place is passionate about providing quality life and quality care for seniors. Our mission, Dignity in Life, is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our unwavering commitment to excellence will allow us to change the view of long-term care. This position does require every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, prepare, schedule and conduct Life Enrichment activities programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Provide Life Enrichment services to residents including assessments, goal setting, care planning and facilitation of individualized interventions.
• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
• Help with planning special events.
• Must be able to sit/stand for periods of time depending on the activity programming being provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

You are a part of a highly respected team of skilled and caring people who are committed to making quality service a way of life. Your daily efforts and dedication will help us remain a premier provider of long-term care services. Everything you do in your role as Life Enrichment Assistant should reflect the mission, vision, and values of Brookestone Village.

Personal Qualifications:

• Must have a warm, outgoing and friendly personality so our residents feel welcome and want to participate in activities.
• Life Enrichment Assistants have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly.
• They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.
• Life Enrichment Assistants find fulfillment in building personal relationships and providing excellent quality life services.
• Life Enrichment Assistants are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance dignity in people's lives.

Professional Qualifications:

• CNA preferred but not required.
• Verbal communication skills are important to carry on conversations with residents, co-workers, and visitors in an understandable manner.
• Written communication is also important for the necessary documentation.
• Life Enrichment Assistants are willing to participate in educational sessions, in-service training, and demonstrations.
• Looking for individual that is caring and compassionate in serving those in need and values the Mission of "Dignity in Life".
• Must be able to work some weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Senior Living experience preferred with an emphasis in activities programming.