Life Enrichment Program Assistant for Impatient Services

CHSGa•Butler, GA

16d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Program Assistant supports the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of life enrichment programs for patients at Taylor County Health & Rehab. The assistant works under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs and helps provide meaningful, patient-centered activities and maintain calendars, supplies, equipment, and volunteer programming. The role participates in interdisciplinary care and center operations, supports community engagement, and follows applicable safety, privacy, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements. The position requires at least one year of qualifying experience in a social or recreation program or a skilled nursing or similar care setting. A GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course is preferred; certification may be obtained within the first year of employment.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, or at least one year of experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting.
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.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course; preferred applicants 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, including 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 department's financial plan and operate within approved Life Enrichment 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, including Licensure/JCAHO surveys, and complete subsequently required reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services.
Follow established 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, and civil rights.
Report job-related functions or tasks involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
Comply with the Corporate Compliance Program and Privacy & Security programs.
Perform other duties as necessary or directed by the supervisor to support the center.