Life Enrichment Assistant - Full TIme

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•Largo, FL

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events, contributing to the success of the team and community and helping create a place residents are proud to call home. The role supports residents across rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and pediatric care at Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation, a 244-bed skilled nursing community. The position is full-time, scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with pay of $18–$20 per hour based on experience. The assistant works with residents, families, community groups, and other departments to encourage participation and positive interactions. The role also involves documenting participation, maintaining activity areas and supplies, and supporting transportation to appointments and outings. Employees are expected to provide courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service in keeping with the Platinum Service® program, and to follow applicable policies and procedures. Duties may be assigned or changed by management. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request, and overtime as needed.
Physical demands include prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; prolonged periods standing and walking in the community; lifting, carrying, and pulling up to 30 pounds at times; pushing up to 50 pounds at times; kneeling, crouching, and reaching; and alternating between standing and sitting.
May be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals; may work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in social or recreational programming in health care or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and implementation of Life Enrichment programs.
Facilitate scheduled activities with other departments.
Promote positive interaction among residents, families, and community groups.
Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings.
Adapt activities and interactions to each resident’s needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
Assist with set-up and breakdown of special events.
Support residents with transportation to appointments and outings.
Communicate regularly with the Director of Life Enrichment regarding resident needs and concerns.
Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
Maintain the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow applicable policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents and families.