Life Enrichment Assistant

About the role

As a valued Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) for the Life Enrichment department, you will enhance, support, and advocate for the quality of life for all those served in the community by fostering a culture of engagement. The LEA will help develop and implement a variety of recreational activities, events, and therapeutic engagement opportunities aligned with the 7 dimensions of wellness championed by the Ministry through inter- and intra-departmental collaboration to ensure optimal resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a passionate advocate to create and maintain a culture of engagement by actively promoting and championing Life Enrichment services throughout the community (internally and externally).
• Encourage, motivate, inspire, and minimize barriers for residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities (scheduled and unscheduled).
• Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, typing memoranda (e.g., monthly calendars), and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities.
• Escort residents to and from the community bus for Life Enrichment outings and/or resident medical appointments while following proper safety and transportation guidelines, including assistance on and off the vehicle, assistive device securement, and proper use of the emergency contact list binder.
• Complete all documentation (service plan assessments, progress notes, activity attendance and participation, etc.) necessary to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and Ministry standards.
• Utilize the community engagement system, LifeLoop, and the community medical records system.
• Attend and participate in meetings including care plans, in-services, resident council, Life Enrichment department meetings, and others as assigned.
• Assist with volunteer coordination.
• Assist with maintenance of community pets where applicable.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and neat environment for residents, including activity engagement spaces.
• Ensure programs are properly set up and cleaned up before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
• Regularly support with set-up and clean-up of appropriate seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
• Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other required departmental and community training.
• Help maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support the training process of new associates within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and updates.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Up to 1 year of experience working with seniors preferred; 1+ years of senior activity engagement preferred

Skills

• Ability to consistently communicate and express joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, resident families and loved ones, third-party contractors and vendors, and community associates
• Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about activities and events at the community
• Ability to use basic technology systems
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Pay

USD $12.00 to $15.00 per hour