AL/IL Life Enrichment Assistant Full-Time

Description

Description

The Life Enrichment Assistant assists the Life Enrichment Director develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the activities programs and events of the health care facility.  Promotes a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents through social, educational, recreational, spiritual and therapeutic individual and group activities, as listed on the activity calendar.  Provides assistance to transport residents to activities at the community and on van outings. Works collaboratively with leadership and other staff members to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.

Requirements

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead large or small groups and individual activities and events throughout the day designed to meet the various needs of residents within the community while monitoring resident  safety and modify/intervene if necessary
• Effectively encourage and actively promote optimal participation and engagement in activities by providing modifications and assistance as needed
• Provide individual sessions for residents in need of specialty programming or accommodation
• Communicate with supervisor or      lead staff on a regular basis regarding assigned tasks, scheduled programming, suggestions, change of stat, incidents, etc.
• Willing to independently  research related to new activities, events and opportunities to improve life enrichment for our residents
• Visit and encourage residents each day, provide resident birthday or other special occasion recognition
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping      as assigned
• Assist with directing volunteers at the community
• Assist in transporting residents to and from activities at the community and on van outings
• Ensure activity workspace reflects professionalism ensuring safety
• Be a good steward of activity equipment and supplies
• Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere  to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Valid SC driver’s license and 3  year clean driving record, ability to drive activities bus
• 1 year related experience in recreational therapy or activities, prior long term care preferred
• Understanding of physical and psychological effects of the aging process
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members, visitors and the public utilizing      excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to relate positively, influentially and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety      of multi-tiered relationships and settings
• Some knowledge of state and federal regulations that pertain to the activities for residents in a long      term care facility.
• Ability to maintain  confidentiality
• Ability to maintain patient, tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff and      visitors
• Well organized, flexible and  good team player
• Committed to 100% customer satisfaction and offering highest level of care

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Exposure to biological agents such as viruses and other microbes
• Occasional work during off hours including weekends, nights or holidays 
• Ability to lift or move 40  pounds
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, perform resident care to transfer residents and perform other physical tasks as needed