Life Enrichment Assistant

Illuminus • Chaska, MN

12d

About The Position

Exciting opportunity at Auburn Manor Chaska for a Life Enrichment Assistant [Art, Music or Rec Therapist preferred]
This position is benefit eligible at 30 hours per week, shifts 9am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

• Commitment to quality programs and services for all patients.
• Excellent communications and human relation skills.
• Ability to relate well to the patients, families, staff, churches and the community in general.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.
• Courteous and tactful
• Ability to work independently
• Reliability and flexibility in scheduling
• Ability to establish rapport with residents
• Ability to tolerate interruptions
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to read, write, add, and subtract
• Ability to lead large and small group activities and get involved, i.e. wear costumes, use props, etc.
• Ability to document care and services ,formulate goals and care plans
• Ability to organize and work effectively with others
• Ability to walk, stand or push wheelchairs for long periods
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and twist
• Ability to set up and take down tables and chairs
• Ability to load and unload wheelchairs from a vehicle
• Good personal hygiene
• Free of police record related to misappropriation, abuse or other offenses prohibited by law.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must have auto insurance with Marquardt minimum coverage requirements.
• Ability to efficiently utilize common word processing, electronic calendars, email and other required CPU programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads resident council meetings, maintaining/sharing minutes through appropriate channels and resources.
• Will report any unusual resident’s behavior and health concerns to nursing staff.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in activity areas.
• Identifies and attends appropriate approved educational in-services.
• Treats residents, family and staff with dignity and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Researches and supports supply fulfillment for life enrichment activities.
• Ability to complete assessments, care plans and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed