Life Enrichment Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Stillwater, MN

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events, contributing to the success of the team and community and helping create a place residents are proud to call home. The role supports residents across the care and lifestyle settings at The Lakes at Stillwater, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, care suites, and a Parkinson's program. Team members are expected to provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents by following the principles of the Platinum Service® program. This position has no direct reports or supervisory requirements. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. The role may be performed in a typical office environment and, at times, outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employees are expected to follow applicable policies and procedures and may be assigned other job-related duties.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Be fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
Be able to work overtime as needed.
Be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer; stand and walk around the community for prolonged periods; lift, carry, and pull up to 30 pounds at times; push up to 50 pounds at times; kneel, crouch, and reach; and alternate between standing and sitting.
Be able to execute tasks independently, express yourself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.

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 collaboration 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 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.