Full-Time Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Chaska, MN

21d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events and contributes to the success of the team and community. The position supports residents’ engagement and helps create a community residents are proud to call home. Hours vary according to the activities schedule and community needs, for 40 hours per week. The role involves coordinating and implementing life enrichment programs, facilitating activities with other departments, encouraging resident participation, supporting outings and transportation, and adapting to residents’ needs and communication and engagement styles. The assistant also helps prepare and clean up for special events, documents participation, maintains activity areas and supplies, and communicates resident needs and concerns to the Director of Life Enrichment. The position has no direct reports. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The environment includes a typical office setting and may include outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required upon request or as needed.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
Able to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and implementation of 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 interactions to each resident’s needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
Assist with setup and breakdown of special events.
Support residents with transportation to appointments and outings.
Communicate regularly with the Director of Life Enrichment regarding residents’ needs and concerns.
Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
Preserve the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.