Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with 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 in the coordination of regular family events.
• Assist with the distribution of mail and snacks as needed.
• Assist Program Director with transportation for residents as needed.
• Assist in the development of community relations programs (e.g., volunteers and special events, corresponding press releases, and photos for local media).
• As a hostess and greeter, 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.
• Assist Program Director when conducting Community orientation with new residents.
• Assist with daily mail delivery.
• Assist with documentation in serviced records upon admission, in conjunction with the service assessments and per required need.
• Assist with implementation of the monthly activities calendar.
• Assist the Program Director 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.
• 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 the 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 as 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 (Activities of Daily Living).
• Provide frequent hydration.
• Responsible for the resident’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Assist one another to meet these needs.

Requirements

• 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 communication skills.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and use of Windows 98 and basic office suite software.
• Occasional travel required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability required.

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.