Job Summary
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At our organization, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our members. As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for seniors.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with older adults and has experience in activities programming in a healthcare setting. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program tailored to the needs and limitations of participants.
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* Conducts a variety of large and small therapeutic recreational groups and individual recreational activities targeted to improve or maintain participants' cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, spiritual, and artistic needs.
* Contributes ideas for incorporation into the monthly activity planning calendars.
* Demonstrates and appreciates programming for regular educational and culturally competent activities including but not limited to exercise, arts and crafts, music appreciation, and spirituality.
* Ensures participant choices and engagement when planning and conducting activities.
* BUILDs and fosters a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere, treating all participants with respect and dignity, providing a solid support system to participants at the ADHC.
* Maintains the cleanliness of all recreational supplies and equipment according to procedure; notifies supervisor of damaged or unsafe equipment.
* Contributes suggestions for supplies/equipment which may be beneficial to the activity program.
* Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends team meetings as assigned by supervisor.
* Participates in individual and/or family meetings or case conferences as assigned by supervisor.
* Informs supervisor of changes noted in participants' condition or of complaints registered by participants.
* Completes assigned work with a high degree of reliability and within identified time frames.
* Documents PACE center attendance daily as assigned.
* Documents participation in activities and other record keeping requirements daily as assigned.
* Demonstrates flexibility in meeting various department needs.
* Communicates and interacts effectively and personably with participants, co-workers, and external customers; displays a positive manner and works as a team member at all times.
* Consistently strives to understand, anticipate, and respond to participants' needs within the scope of his/her duties.
* Attends staff and other meetings as assigned.
* Performs all duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
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* High school Graduate or Equivalent.
* Access to reliable transportation to facilitate travel throughout the service area to perform essential functions.
* One or more years of experience in an activities program in a healthcare setting providing services to a frail or elderly population within the last 5 years, or completion of offered training program.
* CPR and Alzheimers certifications, or willingness to be certified, is essential.
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Why Work With Us?
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We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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