Life Enrichment Program Assistant

CHSGa•Peachtree City, 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 activity calendars responsive to patients’ needs, supports individual and group activities, and promotes program delivery during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The assistant also helps develop and maintain a volunteer program and coordinates activities and community initiatives. The position participates in interdisciplinary team activities, designated meetings, resident care conferences, and the RAI/Care Plan process as directed. It supports effective interdepartmental communication, follows the department’s financial plan and operating guidelines, and maintains the supplies and equipment needed for patient-centered activities. The role also follows applicable regulations, safety and infection-control procedures, privacy and security programs, and corporate compliance requirements. It requires proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. The position pays $13.10 per hour, with 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 instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly sitting, talking, or hearing; frequently walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and occasionally standing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of life enrichment programs under the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Help develop and maintain life enrichment calendars that reflect patient needs and include special occasions, individual activities, and large- and small-group activities.
Promote ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs, including during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Help develop and maintain a volunteer program, including volunteer screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary team, 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 as directed by the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
Help coordinate and deliver life enrichment activities.
Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communication and positive working relationships.
Comply with the department’s financial plan and approved operating guidelines.
Maintain supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.
Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive 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 prevention, smoking regulations, and infection control.
Respect patients’ rights and comply with corporate compliance, privacy, and security programs.
Report job-related functions or tasks involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
Perform other duties as necessary or directed by the supervisor.