Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•East Naples, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events at Gardens at Terracina Health & Rehabilitation. The role supports residents’ participation and engagement, promotes positive interaction among residents, families, and community groups, and helps create a welcoming community. The position works with other departments and communicates regularly with the Director of Life Enrichment about residents’ needs and concerns. It is a full-time, day-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position has no direct reports or supervisory requirements.

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 lift, carry, and pull up to 30 pounds at times and push up to 50 pounds at times.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and implementing Life Enrichment programs.
Facilitate scheduled activities in coordination with other departments.
Promote positive interaction between 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.