Life Enrichment Program Assistant - FT - Day

CHSGa•Pulaski, GA

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Program Assistant helps develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate life enrichment programs under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs. The assistant supports activity planning and delivery, volunteer program administration, interdisciplinary team participation, care planning, communication across departments, and community engagement. The role also helps maintain appropriate supplies and equipment and operates within the department’s approved guidelines and financial plan. The position supports compliance with applicable regulations, safety procedures, privacy and security programs, and corporate compliance requirements. The assistant participates in surveys, required reporting, continuing education, and mandatory in-services, and performs other duties as needed to support the center.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years 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; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, 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 is preferred, but may be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating the life enrichment program 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, individual activities, and large- and small-group activities.
Promote ongoing life enrichment programming, 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 as 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 its approved guidelines.
Maintain supplies and equipment needed to provide meaningful, patient-centered activities.
Serve as a facility liaison to promote engagement in community initiatives.
Assist with administration of the Life Enrichment department in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Participate in nursing center surveys and complete subsequent required reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services.
Follow established 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 related duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor.