Life Enrichment Assistant-Memory Care

Great Lakes Mgmt Co • Bloomington, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning and leading a variety of activity programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs in Memory Care.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, promotion, and facilitating/leading each event or program.
• Assessing resident’s recreational and social needs.
• Supporting development of monthly Activity Calendar of Events.
• Leading small, large, and one on one activity programs with seniors.
• Researching and recommending entertainment/educational speakers/church representatives, etc.
• Coordinating transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Accompanying residents on field trips as assigned.
• Working cooperatively with assigned volunteers and directing their assignments to support the resident programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed