Life Enrichment Program Assistant - FT - Day

CHSGa•Montezuma, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Montezuma Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Requirements

Qualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years or Qualified healthcare professional with a minimum of one year experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format.
The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists with the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation, of life enrichment program under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Assists with developing and maintaining life enrichment calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population including special occasions, individual, large, and small group activities.
Actively promotes ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs to include during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Assists in development and maintenance of a volunteer program which includes: screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.
Be an active participant in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending and participating in designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, as well as resident care conferences as directed by Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines and directed by the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Assists with coordination and delivery of life enrichment activities as indicated.
Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
Complies with established departmental financial plan.
Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.
Operates within approved guidelines of the Life Enrichment department.
Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives.
Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the center.