Life Enrichment Assistant (On-Call)

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Director of Resident Services in planning, organizing, and facilitating programs of the Wellness (WellPath) Program.
• Supports the creation of programs that reflect resident preferences, strengths, and life stories, adapting activities to meet varying abilities and ensuring all residents can participate with dignity and success.
• Contributes to resident plans of care by documenting individual interests, participation, and engagement patterns to support personalized, person-directed programming.
• Accurately documents resident attendance and engagement in daily programs, ensuring records inform future planning and uphold Eskaton’s standards for quality and continuity of care.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains program equipment and technology to enhance engagement and ensure smooth, safe operation of activities and events.
• Collaborates with volunteers, family members, and fellow team members to ensure Life Enrichment programs run smoothly and reflect Eskaton’s Welcoming and Empowerment values through inclusion and teamwork.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:
• Create a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all
• Foster excellence in everything we do
• Seek consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
• Step up, take ownership and lead with initiative
• Complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
• Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards.
• Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalent G.E.D.
• Training and Experience: Previous experience working with the elderly in a recreational setting preferred. Knowledge of Title XXII and OBRA preferred. Understanding of leading an activity is beneficial.

Compensation

Starting pay ranges from $19.40 per hour - $24.44 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Requirements

Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Notify the Human Resources team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

X Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.