Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Primary Purpose

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

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
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability required

Duties

• Resident Focused Duties:
• Implement 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 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
• Answer the telephone promptly and appropriately
• Inform supervisor and Executive Director of any concerns related to residents, associates or the Community at large
• Conduct Community orientation with new residents when needed
• Aid in daily mail delivery
• Aid in documentation in serviced records upon admission, in conjunction with the service assessments and per required need
• Aid in implementation of monthly activities calendar
• 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
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned rooms
• 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 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Provide frequent hydration
• Assist with resident’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being