Life Enrichment Program Assistant - FT - Day

CHSGa•Pulaski, GA

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Program Assistant supports the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of life enrichment programs under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs. The role helps create and maintain calendars reflecting patients’ needs, coordinates activities, supports volunteers, and participates in interdisciplinary care planning and center meetings. The assistant also helps maintain program supplies and equipment, supports positive relationships across departments, and serves as a facility liaison for community initiatives. The position supports administration of the Life Enrichment department in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational guidelines. It includes participation in surveys, continuing education, mandatory in-services, safety and compliance procedures, and protection of patients’ rights and privacy. This is a full-time day position at Orchard Health & Rehab, with a starting pay of $13.10 per hour and weekly pay.

Requirements

At least one year of experience within the last five years in a social or recreation program as a qualified life enrichment professional, or at least one year of experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting as a qualified healthcare professional.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to regularly sit, talk, or hear; frequently walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stand.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course; the preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating life enrichment programs under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Help develop and maintain life enrichment calendars that reflect patient needs and include special occasions and individual, large-group, and small-group activities.
Promote ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs, including during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Assist with developing and maintaining a volunteer program, including volunteer screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team, including designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings and resident care conferences as directed.
Participate in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines and directed by the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Assist with coordinating and delivering life enrichment activities.
Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communication and positive working relationships.
Comply with the departmental financial plan and operate within approved department guidelines.
Maintain supplies and equipment needed to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.
Serve as a facility liaison to promote engagement in community initiatives.
Assist with Life Enrichment department administration in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Participate in nursing center surveys and complete subsequently required reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services.
Follow safety procedures and regulations, including fire protection, smoking regulations, and infection control.
Respect patients’ rights, including fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, civil rights, and the right to wage complaints.
Comply with the Corporate Compliance Program and Privacy & Security programs.
Report job-related tasks or functions involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
Perform other duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor.