Part time Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•SIOUX FALLS, SD

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events, contributing to the team and community and helping create a place residents are proud to call home. The role supports resident engagement and positive interactions with residents, families, and community groups, and provides assistance with activities, outings, and transportation to appointments. The position serves residents across independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and a Parkinson's program at The Inn on Westport. Team members are expected to provide courteous, responsive, and quality service in accordance with the community's Platinum Service® principles and to follow applicable policies and procedures. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, and management may assign or reassign responsibilities.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
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.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 in coordination with other departments.
Promote positive interaction between 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 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 applicable policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents.