Life Enrichment Assistant

UR Thompson Health•Town of Canandaigua, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant performs duties involving the implementation of daily activities for stimulating lifestyle programs that meet the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual interests of Clark Meadows residents. The assistant adjusts their schedule to meet these needs, which includes weekends and evenings. The role focuses on facilitating programs, both group and individual, and community outings for the geriatric resident population, ensuring their personal needs and safety are met. It also involves building enthusiasm for programming, ensuring socialization and activity needs are met through resident interaction, and completing necessary documentation regarding activity preferences, behavior changes, and participation levels. The assistant is expected to maintain activity areas, work as part of a cohesive team, maintain positive working relationships, participate in meetings, and assist with programming in Independent Living as requested.

Requirements

Must have verbal & written communication skills in the English language necessary to communicate & work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members & the public.
Valid NYS Drivers License.
Strong leadership skills, oral & written communication skills & organization skills.
High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 1-2 years of experience with the geriatric population.
Experience in activities & programs for senior residents preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties involving Implementation of daily activities for stimulating lifestyle programs which meets physical, intellectual, social, emotions & spiritual interests of CM residents.
Adjusts schedule to meet these needs which will include weekends & evenings.
Responsible for the facilitation of programs, including both group and individual activities and outings, to meet the needs of the geriatric resident population.
Notifies residents of upcoming programs.
Ensures attention to residents’ personal needs and their safety at all times while on community outings.
Builds enthusiasm for life enrichment programming.
Assures the socialization & activity needs and desires are being met by regularly interacting with residents and sharing feedback regarding programming likes & dislikes.
Completes necessary documentation for residents with regard to activity preferences, behavior changes, and level of participation.
Maintains activity areas in neat organized manner.
Becomes a member of a cohesive team to achieve the goal of maximum quality of life for the residents of Clark Meadows.
Maintains a positive working relationship with all associates.
Participates in departmental meetings and family meetings as requested.
Assists with programming in Independent Living as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.