Life Enrichment Assistant- The Glenn Hopkins

Job Responsibilities and Duties

Assist with planning, promoting, and facilitating/leading each event or program.

Assess resident’s recreational and social needs.

Support development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.

Lead small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.

Research and recommend to Coordinator entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.

Support coordination of transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Accompany residents on field trips as assigned.

Work cooperatively with assigned volunteers and direct their assignments to support the resident programming.

Maintain the bus interior and exterior.

Report maintenance needs in timely manner.

Benefits

• 401k match
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays, Yearly Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Balance Services
• To help you lead a happier and more productive life at home and at work
• All employees (including immediate family) eligible for a 20% Tuition Grant with Rasmussen University
• Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year activities experience in independent retirement, assisted living, adult day services or long-term care facility serving a senior population.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. Currently possess a Class C license, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and interpersonal skills to lead one on one, small, and large group activities.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good work ethic
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:
• Stand;
• Sit for extended periods of time while conducting activity programs.
• Bend, squat to interact with residents or work with activity supplies.
• Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 -25 pounds.
• Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling in using supplies for activity programs.
• Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects.
• Speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions.
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, warnings, etc.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.

Environment

• Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time.
• Works outdoors in elements of seasonal weather for periods of time to conduct field trips.

Working Hours

• Typically, Monday through Friday.
• Weekends and evenings occasionally to meet programming needs.

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor.
• The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs prevail.