Life Enrichment Assistant, Part-Time

Covenant Living•Carol Stream, IL

5d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist in all departmental and resident activities for SNF, AL, and Residential Living, and to provide assistance to residents on an individual and group basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Entry Level
Creativity and the ability to teach, to use, or learn to use various crafts and related equipment.
Organizational, customer service, communication and time management skills.
Detail oriented.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of life enrichment programs.
Assists in the set-up and decorating for special events. Special events may include activities centered around a theme such as: Mother’s Day, Christmas, and may require extra time and/or attention.
Assists in the set-up of rooms, materials, and furnishings for programs. Also assists in clean-up following the event.
Leads programs, such as exercise, educational, arts and crafts and social events.
Records attendance as necessary.
Operates and maintains equipment.
Maintains bulletin boards, prepares materials, and distributes calendar of events.
Observes resident conditions on an on-going basis including mental state and general well-being or changes in residents’ physical condition, and reports to the Life Enrichment Coordinator and other personnel, as appropriate.
Charts residents’ progress and general observations of residents for medical records as assigned. Participates in Care Planning of Care Center residents.
Transports residents to and from Activities programs.
Accompanies residents on outside trips and activities.
Assists in the transportation of residents in case of fire, disaster or emergency evacuation according to procedure.
Engage in one-on-one visits with healthcare residents.