Life Enrichment Assistant / Barista

Eskaton•Placerville, CA

21d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant implements social and life enrichment activities that support residents’ social, physical, and mental welfare. The role assists the Life Enrichment Director with planning, organizing, and delivering programs, and participates in preparing coffee beverages at the coffee bar for residents. Activities should reflect residents’ needs and interests while accounting for individual abilities and physical limitations. The assistant also participates in residents’ care plans and documents their interests, participation, and activity attendance. The position operates and maintains equipment used for programs, including VCRs, P.A. systems, and projection systems, and works with volunteer staff to support smooth program operations. The listed starting pay range is $19.40–$22.00 per hour. Pay may be influenced by the position’s scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education or training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations. Candidates must pass post-offer pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen. New hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent G.E.D.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the elderly in a recreational setting.
Knowledge of Title XXII and OBRA.
Understanding of the aspects of leading an activity.

Responsibilities

Assist the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and implementing Life Enrichment programs.
Participate in making coffee beverages at the coffee bar for residents.
Meet residents’ needs and interests, taking account of each resident’s abilities and physical limitations.
Participate in residents’ plans of care and document residents’ specific interests and participation.
Document attendance at activities.
Operate program equipment, including VCRs, P.A. systems, and projection systems, appropriately; maintain the systems in working condition and provide preventative maintenance as appropriate.
Work with volunteer staff to ensure smooth operations of Life Enrichment programs.