Life Enrichment/Driver

The Goodman Group, LLC•Portland, OR

17h

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, activities, transportation, and the upkeep of program areas and supplies. Employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program. Duties may be changed or reassigned, and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Able to 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.
Able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
Able to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in social or recreational programming in health care or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and implementing Life Enrichment programs.
Facilitate scheduled activities in coordination with other departments.
Promote positive interactions among residents, families, and community groups.
Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings.
Adapt activities and interactions to residents’ needs, preferred communication, and engagement styles.
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 company policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents.