Life Enrichment Assistant-BH/PT - Brethren Care Village : Job Details

DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Plans, organizes, and directs activity programs under the guidance and supervision of the Life Enrichment Coordinator. Provides recreational programs to increase muscular coordination, promote positive mental stimulation and socialization. Completes all necessary documentation of activities satisfactorily. Performs other related duties as required. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement planned activities as outlined on calendar of events.

Transport residents to and from planned activities in and outside the facility.

Provide one on one activities with residents unable to attend group activities, when time allows.

Maintain documentation of resident's participation in activities.

Speak in front of large crowds during special events.

Organize activity in event of a cancelled event.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Fill bird feeders for residents

Give manicures to women residents.

Attend staff meetings.

Informs various staff of any upsetting event involving a resident.

RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

Possess ability to organize and implement planned activities as established by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.

Possess ability to respond to sudden changes in carrying out the activity.

Possess ability to make independent decisions in absence of supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate preferred.

Ability to pass activity certification program.

Willing to increase training through in-services in and outside facility.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION:

Television

VCR/DVD Player

Radio/Cassette/CD Players

Telephone

SPECIFICATIONS - MENTAL/PHYSICAL:

Able to read, write, and speak English

Able to respond to sudden changes in planning activities or resident health.

Able to cope with mental and emotional stress of position.

Able to relate to the elderly.

Able to relate to residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia

Able to push, pull, and lift properly.

RELATIONS WITH OTHERS:

Maintains cordial relations with residents and their families.

Communicates clearly and maintains a cooperative spirit with staff.

LEARNING PERIOD REQUIRED:

Ninety (90) day probationary period.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and toxic or caustic chemicals. The environment is characteristic of a facility in which health care is provided to the frail elderly. The noise level is usually moderate. This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.