Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events, supporting resident engagement and contributing to a welcoming community. The position works with residents, families, community groups, and other departments, adapting activities to residents’ needs and communication and engagement styles. It also supports resident transportation, documents participation, and maintains activity areas, supplies, and equipment. The role requires tactful and effective communication with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and the public, as well as the ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people. The position has no direct reports. Work may include exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals; outdoor work in varying weather conditions may occur. Employees are expected to follow workplace policies and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Fluency in English, verbal and written.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
Ability 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating and implementing Life Enrichment programs.
Facilitate scheduled activities in coordination with other departments.
Promote positive interaction 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 resident 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 applicable policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.