Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Qualifications/Skills Needed

• Experience in senior resident services and activities for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other Memory Care needs
• Previous Life Enrichment experience in a senior Living Community setting preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills and use of Windows 98 and basic office suite software

Primary Purpose

This position is part of the Morning Pointe team responsible for the execution of resident-focused life enrichment activities.

Resident Focused Duties

• Responsible for implementation of special Morning Pointe programs such as hydration, falls prevention, exercise and others as identified.
• Identify and share resident success stories and best practices to improve quality of service provided.
• Accurate assessments of each resident to identify lifestyles and needs in the resident’s record.
• Conduct individual and group life enrichment programs. Offer a minimum of six (6) group activities a day, as well as individual activities based on the residents’ interests and The Lantern programming protocols.
• Meet with residents on a regular basis to encourage programming participation.
• Assist with coordination of regular family events.
• Assist with the distribution of mail and snacks as needed.
• Assist Program Director with transportation for residents as needed.

Community Relations Duties

• Assist in the development of community relations programs (i.e., volunteers and special events/corresponding press releases/photos for local media).

Administrative Duties

• Ensure that all visitors to the community are greeted and directed to the proper person or area when not engaged in activities.
• Assist when not in activities, to ensure that the telephone is answered promptly and appropriately.
• Inform supervisor and Executive Director of any concerns related to residents, associates or the Community at large.
• Aid in the development and distribution of the Community newsletter.
• Complete and distribute birthday cards to residents and associates.
• Provide information about the residence when the Executive Director, Resident Services Director or Program Director is not available.
• Plan and carry out special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning and stretching.
• Finger and hand dexterity required.
• Visual and hearing acuity essential.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions necessary.
• Assist with meals (serving and feeding).
• Make beds neatly and apply appropriate bedding.
• Clean assigned rooms (bathrooms, bed change, dust, and vacuum).
• Give assigned showers and assist with showers.
• Assist residents to bathroom.
• Monitor residents at least every two hours to assure safety and that linens and clothing are clean and dry.
• Put laundry away and wash as much laundry that time allows.
• Carry radio and beeper at all times.
• Report any changes or abnormal occurrences to nurse (pressure spots, bruising, skin tears, swelling, etc…).
• Assist with ADLs.
• Responsible for the resident’s physical, mental, and spiritual well being.