Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•COON RAPIDS, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Autumn Glen Senior Living in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is hiring a full-time Life Enrichment Assistant. The role helps facilitate daily programs and scheduled events and contributes to a supportive community where residents feel at home. The position is full-time on the day shift and includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Pay is $17.50–$18.20 per hour, depending on experience. The assistant supports Life Enrichment programming, resident activities, events, and outings; adapts engagement to residents' needs and communication styles; and helps maintain activity areas, supplies, and equipment. The position works with residents, families, community groups, and other departments and communicates resident needs and concerns to the Director of Life Enrichment. It has no direct reports. Autumn Glen serves people in independent living, assisted living, memory care, care suites, and respite care. Employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service through the Platinum Service® program.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Be fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
Be able to work overtime as needed.
Be able to lift, carry, and pull up to 30 pounds at times and push up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to perform prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, and periods of kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and implementing 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 engagement to each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
Assist with setting up and breaking down special events.
Support residents with transportation to appointments and outings.
Communicate regularly with the Director of Life Enrichment about residents' 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 policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.