Life Enrichment Specialist (East Madison)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes documentation and assessments per Oakwood guidelines as well as state and federal regulations including initial life enrichment evaluation and assessment including past and present leisure interests and documenting progress notes as applicable.
• Covers the orientation and education of new staff on life enrichment.
• Affords assistance to individuals to and from program locations, as necessary.
• Completes assigned and scheduled programs and setup with necessary materials/equipment, in order to implement programs.
• Works with, trains, and supervises assigned volunteers to assist with programs.
• Demonstrates creativity and adaptability in designing programs, to promote a variety of techniques, styles, and individual preferences.
• Adapts programs to meet individual needs and/or interests.
• Cleans-up and re-organizes areas following programs.
• Maintains department records which include but are not limited to: daily attendance records, individual history and assessment information, individual goals/approaches, and other record keeping as assigned.
• Engages with interdisciplinary team members, family members, and volunteers who are involved with specific individuals.
• Attends in-services and/or workshops as assigned or approved by the supervisor.
• Performs other similar duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Recognizes and understands a person’s need for leisure/programs of varied nature based on health condition, functioning level, and individual interest.
• Demonstrates a wide variety of knowledge and skills in the principles/techniques for programming all types of groups for individuals.
• Works within established policies and procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment and makes sound decisions.
• Demonstrates and adheres to maintaining confidential information.
• Relates well to the elderly; recognizes and understands the different stages of aging and age-related changes.
• Works collaboratively in a partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork to meet the mission of Oakwood.
• Shows a willingness to work flexible hours, which include evenings, holidays, and weekends, as scheduled.