Life Enrichment Assistant

AdamsPlace

7h•Onsite

About The Position

At NHC HealthCare Bluffton, we are looking for a dedicated Life Enrichment Assistant who embodies our value of "Putting our Heart in Everything We Do!". This role is part of a family-oriented team that fosters a culture of excellence, recognition, empowerment, and fun. We offer opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation with performance-based wage increases. The position involves assisting residents with activities to promote their physical, social, and mental well-being.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED
Positive Attitude and People Skills are a must

Nice To Haves

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
A self-motivated, self-initiating, creative and positive personality.
Resourcefulness.
Positive attitude.
Ability to be organized and efficient.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities.
Ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities is placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
Coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
Assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
Be able to switch and change activities, ideas and times without assistance.
Maintain relationship with Unit Manager, Social Worker, other staff, family members as well as community groups.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
Organize, maintain, and request Life Enrichment supplies list to Life Enrichment Director.
Complete required Life Enrichment Documentation as per Life Enrichment Director.
Assist with resident wheelchair transportation to events.
Assist with planning, set-up and clean-up from each activity.
Manage residents during activities, requesting assistance from volunteers/nursing/others as needed.
Work with residents with dementia.