Life Enrichment Assistant

Brio Living Services•Park Township, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring joy, purpose, and connection to every day. As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you’ll design and lead engaging programs that support participants’ health, independence, and personal goals and help them remain at home or in the least restrictive setting possible. Through meaningful activities at the center and out in the community or home, you’ll inspire participation, foster social connection, and enhance overall quality of life while tailoring experiences to each individual’s interests and abilities.

Requirements

Recreational Therapist (certified or non-certified), Certified Activity Director from an accredited program or university
Must have reliable transportation and a current valid Michigan driver’s license
Must possess current CPR certification by AHA or be willing and able to obtain as offered by LifeCircles
Minimum of 2 years working in a health care environment

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail elderly, or long-term care population, preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct leisure assessments to understand each participant’s needs, abilities, and goals
Develop person-centered care plans that support participants' individual needs and goals of care
Ensure the care plan is aligned with participants’ desires to remain at home and promotes their overall health and well-being
Report any changes in a participant’s condition to the Center Operations Manager or relevant members of the interdisciplinary team immediately
Develop, implement, and evaluate active movement and life enrichment programs that enhance participants’ health, function, and abilities
Ensure all life enrichment programs align with the participant's goals of care and support their desire to remain at home
Actively seek input from the entire Life Enrichment team when planning and developing programs
Use Positive Approach to Care (PAC) methods to promote positive and effective participant engagement
Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely documentation that complies with organizational and regulatory policies and standards
Sanitize equipment after each use by participants and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Adhere to all LifeCircles policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory standards
Obtain supervisory approval for the purchase of equipment and supplies, and manage supplies effectively in accordance with the department's budget
Collaborate effectively with the day center CENA team and other staff to support life enrichment programming and participant care
Coordinate and collaborate with placement facilities to ensure participants' leisure needs are being met
Uphold the vision, mission, and values of LifeCircles and engage in a manner that supports the organization's workplace culture