Life Enrichment Assistant

Franciscan Ministries • Auburn, IN

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) supports and advocates for the quality of life of people served in the community by fostering a culture of engagement. The position helps develop and implement recreational activities, events, and therapeutic engagement opportunities aligned with the seven dimensions of wellness through collaboration across departments.

The LEA encourages residents to participate in scheduled and unscheduled activities, leads or assists with group and individual activities, and helps with the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of programs. The role also includes administrative and documentation tasks, resident transportation and escort support, maintaining activity spaces and supplies, assisting with volunteers and associate training, and completing required ongoing education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate consistently with joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, their families and loved ones, contractors and vendors, and community associates.
• Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about community activities and events.
• Ability to use basic technology systems.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Up to one year of experience working with seniors preferred.
• One or more years of senior activity engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and champion Life Enrichment services and help create and maintain a culture of engagement throughout the community.
• Encourage, motivate, and inspire residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities, while minimizing barriers to participation.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, typing memoranda and monthly calendars, and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities and programs.
• Escort residents to and from activities and appointments, and drive the community bus for Life Enrichment outings and resident medical appointments while following transportation safety guidelines.
• Help residents board and exit vehicles, secure assistive devices, and use the emergency contact list binder appropriately.
• Complete required documentation, including service plan assessments, progress notes, and activity attendance and participation records, in compliance with state and federal regulations and Ministry requirements.
• Use the LifeLoop community engagement system and the community medical records system.
• Attend and participate in meetings, including care plans, in-services, resident council, and Life Enrichment department meetings.
• Assist with volunteers and, where applicable, maintenance of the community pet.
• Maintain clean, neat, and organized resident and activity spaces, including setting up and cleaning up programs.
• Help set up and take down seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
• Complete ongoing continuing education through Relias and other required department or community training.
• Help maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support the training of new associates within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies, procedures, and updates.

What This Job Offers

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