Patient Enrichment Assitant

About the role

The role functions as a support to staff who provide direct care to patients, including clinical support duties and non-clinical duties. Performs duties assigned by clinical and administrative leadership. The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to maximize the quality of life for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Room preparation assistance is provided in anticipation of new admission.
• Patient supplies and equipment are stored in accordance with infection control and safety policies.
• Patients at risk for safety issues are monitored per established guidelines.
• Aids patients with non-clinical needs, such as meal assistance, and companionship.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to identify patient needs and preferences for enrichment activities.
• Engages patients in recreational activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Supports the emotional and social needs of patients by providing a listening ear and positive interaction.
• Aids with the setup and facilitation of special events or programs for patients.
• Communicates regularly with family members and visitors to enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience in a healthcare, caregiver, recreational therapy setting, or related work 1-2 years preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage patients in activities that promote emotional and social well-being.
• Empathy and patience in working with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and support staff.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing patient needs.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%).
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).