Life Enrichment Assistant

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Northbrook, IL

5d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant assists with departmental and resident activities for skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential living, providing support to residents individually and in groups. The role helps plan, schedule, prepare, lead, and clean up life enrichment programs and special events; maintains program materials and equipment; observes and documents residents’ conditions and progress; and supports residents’ participation in activities, including transportation and individual visits.

Requirements

Creativity and the ability to teach, use, or learn to use various crafts and related equipment.
Organizational, customer service, communication, and time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office or community setting.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate weights up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.
Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, including typing and/or writing.
Near visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less, including working with small objects, reading small print, and using computers.
Far visual acuity at 20 feet or more, including recognizing features.
Peripheral vision sufficient to observe areas to the right, left, above, and below while eyes are fixed on a point.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, scheduling, and implementing life enrichment programs.
Help set up and decorate for special events, including themed activities that may require extra time or attention.
Set up rooms, materials, and furnishings for programs and assist with cleanup afterward.
Lead exercise, educational, arts and crafts, and social programs.
Record attendance as necessary.
Operate and maintain equipment.
Maintain bulletin boards, prepare materials, and distribute the calendar of events.
Observe residents’ mental state, general well-being, and changes in physical condition, and report relevant observations to the Life Enrichment Coordinator and other personnel.
Chart residents’ progress and general observations for medical records as assigned.
Participate in care planning for Care Center residents.
Transport residents to and from activity programs.
Accompany residents on outside trips and activities.
Assist with resident transportation during fire, disaster, or emergency evacuation according to procedure.
Conduct one-on-one visits with healthcare residents.