Life Enrichment/Activities Specialist
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Specialist plans and implements activity programming that supports the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents and their families. The role delivers therapeutic activities for an assigned caseload through individual interactions and group programs, and helps coordinate outings, special events, and other resident programming. It also includes maintaining required assessments, care plans, participation records, and progress notes; supporting in-house pet care; and helping maintain Life Enrichment supplies. The position works Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eliseo is a not-for-profit senior living community serving the greater Tacoma community for 85 years. Its 28-acre campus includes skilled nursing, long-term care nursing services, memory care, assisted living, and independent living homes. The organization emphasizes active living, compassion, dignity, and service to residents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- At least 1 year of social or recreational program experience in a health care setting.
- Current driver's license, auto insurance, and a safe driving record.
- CPR training.
- Food Handler's Card.
Responsibilities
- Assess, develop, and deliver therapeutic activity programs for an assigned caseload, including one-to-one interactions and group programs.
- Deliver scheduled activities such as reality orientation, sensory stimulation, exercise classes, adaptive crafts, and pet therapy.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement resident outings using eliseo vehicles, and assist with special programs and events.
- Maintain documentation required by state and federal regulations, including initial activity assessments (MDS), daily participation records, and monthly, quarterly, and annual progress notes and reviews.
- Develop assessments and written care plans that promote non-pharmacological interventions and activity programs for the assigned caseload.
- Provide support for in-house pet care.
- Contribute to the maintenance and storage of Life Enrichment supplies used in programming.
- Attend daily report meetings with nursing staff and relevant educational events.
- Participate in Life Enrichment and eliseo internal committees, as well as other committees of interest or designated by the Director of Resident Services.
Benefits
- Paid time off accrued at 4.62 hours biweekly based on a 40-hour work week.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Employee Recognition Programs.
- Free fitness center.
- Early access to paycheck with PayActiv.
- Six paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability plans.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or childcare expenses.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 2% matching.
- Subsidized bus passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
