Life Enrichment Assistant

Maryland Masonic Homes•Cockeysville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant works with the Director of Life Enrichment on designing and implementing recreational activities for MMH residents at all levels of care. The Assistant will be responsible to assist with planning, setting up and leading all therapeutic, spirituals, fitness and social activities offered to the residents at MMH 7 days a week. The Assistant will be responsible to assist the Director with facilitating on and off site activities and will make sure that the MMH residents are able to remain as independent as possible through enhancing self-esteem and celebration milestones for personal as well as group accomplishments. The Assistant will also be responsible to ensure that Life Enrichment areas and equipment are clean and safe for use.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Min 1 year experience in organizing and leading social or recreational programs at a long-term care facility.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word Products is required
Ability to operate copier, fax machine and phone systems with multiple lines is required.
Must have clear, effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize workspace effectively and free of clutter.
Must have good attention to detail.
Problem solving skills are required.
Strong creativity and socialization skills are required.
Comfortable working with people, of all ages and backgrounds
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be pleasant, accommodating and attentive all the time.
Must be able to work weekends and Holidays

Nice To Haves

College Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and implements the activities in accordance with the needs of each resident.
Assists in the planning of the monthly calendars.
Assists the Director of Life Enrichment where needed.
Assists with the preparation of the facility newsletter, calendars, fliers, resident information channel when needed.
Utilizes computer to create documents and flyers.
Participates in the overall plan of care of the residents.
Completes all necessary documentation in accordance with both the regulatory requirements and facility policy and procedure.
Assists and/or leads group programs and also provides 1:1 activities to those residents who prefer to keep to themselves.
Reports any changes in resident behavior, safety hazards, or procedural difficulties to the Director of Life Enrichment.
Assists with maintaining current organizational systems or special needs lists.
Attends and participates in all staff meetings and any other meetings which are deemed necessary by the Director of Life Enrichment.
Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies in a neat and safe manner.
Alerts Director of Life Enrichment when supplies are needed.