LIFETIME ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT

Description

Burnett Medical Center is looking for a Lifetime Enrichment Assistant to assist with group activities in our nursing home. 

SHIFT:  44 hours per pay period (0.55 FTE); Days/Evenings, includes every other weekend

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assists the Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator with group activities to help provide opportunities to meet the social, cultural, spiritual, emotional and therapeutic recreational needs and interests of the residents.  Visits with residents on a one-to-one basis.  Participates in the completion of charting and maintenance of attendance records.  Will drive the CCC Van at times.

This position would be benefit eligible and include employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short-term disability, and health, dental, vision insurance.  It would also include up to a 3% match in our 401k retirement plan.  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent with experience in a recreation setting preferred.
• Formal training in a Lifetime Enrichment Leadership training program preferred.
• Must have a basic understanding of the needs of elderly and have an empathetic approach to persons living in a long-term care setting.
• Understands the needs of persons who are either ill or limited in some way.
• Have a willingness to, and aptitude for, working with a variety of people.
• Have a basic knowledge of a variety of activities; must exhibit the ability to give instructions to others and to lead.
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation; pleasant and friendly personality.
• Prior experience working in a long term care facility preferred. 
• Must have a current driver's license and pass a medical exam for DOT.