Life Enrichment Assistant

Covenant Living • Northbrook, IL

2d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant supports departmental and resident activities for skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential living residents. The role provides assistance to residents individually and in groups, helps plan and deliver life enrichment programs, and supports residents’ engagement and well-being. The assistant also observes and reports changes in residents’ condition and assists with documentation, transportation, and emergency evacuation procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Entry-level experience.
• Creativity and the ability to teach, use, or learn to use crafts and related equipment.
• Organizational, customer service, communication, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office or community setting; ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, including typing and/or writing.
• Near, far, and peripheral visual acuity, including the ability to work with small objects or read small print and recognize features at a distance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing life enrichment programs.
• Set up and decorate for special events, including themed events that may require extra time or attention; prepare rooms, materials, and furnishings, and clean up afterward.
• Lead programs such as exercise, educational, arts and crafts, and social events.
• Record attendance as necessary.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Maintain bulletin boards, prepare materials, and distribute the events calendar.
• Observe residents’ mental state, general well-being, and changes in physical condition, and report concerns to the Life Enrichment Coordinator and other personnel as appropriate.
• Chart residents’ progress and general observations for medical records as assigned.
• Participate in care planning for Care Center residents.
• Transport residents to and from activity programs and accompany them on outside trips and activities.
• Assist with resident transportation during fires, disasters, or emergency evacuations according to procedure.
• Conduct one-on-one visits with healthcare residents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services.
• Home and auto insurance.
• Discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED