Part-time Life Enrichment Assistant for Assisted Living Community

Stonehaven Senior Living community is seeking a Part-time Life Enrichment Assistant to play an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to help facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Must be flexible to work between 9am-4pm, or 12pm-7pm based on the events & programs scheduled at the community
• 25 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Life Enrichment programs
• Facilitate scheduled activities with other departments
• Promote positive interaction between residents, families, and community groups
• Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings
• Adapt to match each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement style
• Assist in set up and break-down of special events
• Support residents in transportation to appointments and outings
• Communicate regularly with Director of Life Enrichment regarding needs and concerns of residents
• Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record
• Preserve the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position
• One or more years of experience in social or recreational programming in Health Care or related field preferred
• Fluent in English, verbal and written
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, upon request
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Skills

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking community
• Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 30 pounds at times
• Must be able to push up to 50 pounds at times
• Times when kneeling, crouching and reaching
• Alternate between standing and sitting
• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
• General computer literacy

Working Conditions

• Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals
• Ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment
• Times where you may work outdoors in varying weather conditions (e.g., if there is a barbeque)

About the Role

This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program. All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals, and with your supervisor.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.