Part time Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Sioux Falls, SD

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 residents across independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and a Parkinson's program at The Inn on Westport, with a focus on responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents and their families. The position requires regular communication with the Director of Life Enrichment, residents, families, coworkers, and community groups. It has no direct reports or supervisory requirements. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, as well as occasional outdoor work in varying weather. The position may require working nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime upon request or as needed.

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 execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively; general computer literacy.
Able to perform the physical requirements, including prolonged sitting, standing and walking; lifting, carrying, and pulling up to 30 pounds; pushing up to 50 pounds; and kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
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.

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 communication to each resident's needs, preferences, and engagement style.
Assist with setting up and breaking down special events.
Support resident 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 applicable policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents.