Full-Time Life Enrichment Aide

Hirebridge

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance for Career Dev.

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral Program

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Washington, DC is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Activities Assistant to support the ongoing program of therapeutic activities for residents. You will document care, coordinate with nursing, and help plan engaging activities that meet residents’ needs.

This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and sensitivity to aging-related needs, with a focus on safety, privacy, and quality of life.

Qualifications

Experience in activities or recreation settings.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to relate information concerning residents.
Patience and understanding of aging-related conditions.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational abilities.
Flexibility to work irregular hours when needed.

Responsibilities

Complete documentation as necessary per regulation requirements.
Report all accidents/incidents promptly and notify the appropriate discipline.
Communicate resident condition changes to the nurse during activities.
Assist with recreation and activity programs for residents, families, and staff.
Participate in planning, implementing, and completing programs.

Skills

Experience in Activities or Recreation

English language proficiency

Relating information about residents

Patience and aging-related awareness

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility with irregular hours

Job description

Celebrated as the #5 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Purpose

The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Therapeutic Activities team in providing an ongoing program of therapeutic activities that meet the needs of the individual resident.

Pay for this role is $19/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative/Activities

1. Complete documentation as necessary per regulation requirements.
2. Reports all accidents and incidents ASAP and notifies proper disciplines of occurrence.
3. Reports all changes in resident condition to nurse during any activity.
4. Assists with recreation and activity programs for residents, family members and staff in a timely manner.
5. Participates in planning, implementing and completion of programs.
6. Works alone to complete activity/program if necessary.
7. Assist in publicizing programs, engaging speakers or performers.
8. Assist with all aspects of the newsletter.

Personnel Functions

1. Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
2. Follows all work assignments/schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
3. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis.
4. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
5. Notifies the Director or Asst. Director when you will be late or absent from work.
6. Follows the code of ethics and conduct in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC.
7. Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials.
8. Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

Staff Development

1. Attends and participates in scheduled in-services and educational classes.
2. Follows Universal Precautions to encourage infection control.
3. Follows all safety precautions in performing duties.
4. Reports all safety violations to appropriate disciplines.

Resident Rights

1. Maintains confidentiality in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC's notice of Privacy Practice and follows HIPAA guidelines.
2. Treats residents with dignity and respect at all times
3. Reports allegations of resident abuse and or theft to proper discipline.
4. Honor refusal to participate in activity or outing.

Job Qualifications

1. Experience in Activities or Recreation.
2. Read, write, and speak the English language.
3. Ability to relate information concerning the resident.
4. Must possess patience and have an understanding of conditions related to infirmities of the aging and or diagnosis.
5. Must possess excellent communication skills.
6. Must be organized.
7. Must be flexible, working irregular hours when necessary.

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