Part-Time Life Enrichment Aide

Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living•Lancaster Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Homestead Village, a non-profit Life Plan Community located just outside downtown Lancaster, is seeking two enthusiastic and passionate Life Enrichment Aides to support residents' social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The position is based in The Apostle Center for Care, Skilled Nursing Unit. The part-time schedule is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and every other weekend and holiday. Starting pay is $15.50 per hour for candidates with no experience; base pay is determined by years of experience. Applicable shift and weekend differentials may apply: $1.50 for work from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., $0.75 for work from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and $1.25 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities

Participate in resident dining, including handing out menus, taking orders, serving meals, assisting residents who need dining assistance, and cleaning dishes and the kitchen area.
Answer resident call bells and assist with tasks that promote quality resident care.
Develop appropriate activities for residents with assistance from the Life Enrichment Coordinator, and conduct scheduled and impromptu formal and informal activities.
Assist with parties and special events for staff and residents.
Help procure materials and services required for the activities program.
Encourage residents to participate in activities.
Maintain a positive and enthusiastic demeanor while carrying out activity programming.
Conduct one-on-one, small-group, and large-group programming with residents.
Document activities in resident charts to meet state requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.