Life Enrichment Assistant
About The Position
West View Healthy Living is a Christian based, non-profit, continuing care senior community. We provide high-quality care within a family atmosphere, guided by Christian values, moral integrity, and respect for the individual diversity of those we serve. This full-time position requires an outgoing, compassionate, and encouraging personality to cater to all levels of resident's needs, including those with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Creativity and resourcefulness are essential for assisting in programming new activities that meet resident's interests. The candidate should be highly motivated, resourceful of time, organized, flexible, and team-oriented. The role involves considerable walking, pushing residents in wheelchairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds regularly, and occasionally more than 100 pounds. While primarily in long-term care, assistance may be needed for other Assisted Living events. Business casual attire with comfortable shoes and a professional mindset is expected.
Requirements
- Must have basic computer skills
- Outgoing, compassionate, and encouraging personality
- Considerable walking and pushing residents in wheelchairs to activities
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
- Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Previous Health Care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Organizing and preparing for daily events
- Facilitating activities, transporting residents to events such as calling bingo, leading games, social events
- Set up/cleanup for events
- Encourage and praise residents for attendance
- Assist with residents having expressions of need
- One on one/friendly visits
- Daily Documentation on Care Assist
- Interviewing Residents for interests & preferences
- Assist with MDS assessments, progress notes & care plans
- Assist with developing Monthly calendar, displaying creativity and resourcefulness
- Assist in writing brief reports on resident's activities for their care conference as needed
- Feel comfortable speaking to family members and answering any questions
- Other Duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision
- HSA
- Referral Program
- 403b Retirement Program
- Vacation upon hire
- Sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-profit Christian community with family emphasis
- Fulltime pastor available to residents & staff
- Free on-site gym membership
- Above average staffing ratios
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
