Activities/Life Enrichment Specialist

About the role

The Life Enrichment Specialist is responsible for delivering Life Enrichment programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, spiritual, sensory and psychological needs of all residents based on an assessment of their individual needs and interests. This position is responsible for advocating and promoting resident participation and choice.

Responsibilities

• Mets with all residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis as assigned, to assess their life enrichment needs and interests.
• Conducts individual and group activities to meet the assessed needs of assigned residents, notifies, encourages and assures resident participation in appropriate recreational activities according to their individual needs and plan of care, and documents resident participation in recreational and activity programming.
• Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group activity programming.
• Safeguards residents arriving at scheduled activities, outings and appointments in a timely manner. Transporting residents as needed.
• Maintains supplies in an orderly manner, notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner.
• Captures and posts daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities for residents.
• Aids and supports all workers and positions in the building and identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year related experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the field of geriatrics and the interpersonal, spiritual and psycho-social needs of older adults.
• Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience working with seniors
• ADC, ACC or CTRS

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to follow safety rules and regulations

Benefits

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $19 - $22.50 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, 75 hours every 2 weeks, 7:30am - 4:00pm, every 3rd weekend rotation.