Life Enrichment/Activities Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Crosby (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartwood is seeking a fun and energetic Life Enrichment/Activity Assistant to enrich the lives of older adults through stimulating programs and activities. In this full-time role, you'll engage with residents through crafts, games, and one-on-one interactions, making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Nursing Assistant certification.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing activity programs.
• Observe and document resident attendance and mood.
• Organize and supervise resident activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Good rapport with residents

Education

High School Diploma or related

Valid Registered Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

At Heartwood, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. We believe that the care we provide to our residents should be as superior as the care we would expect for our own loved ones. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference in someone's life, join the Heartwood team.

Are you creative? Do you like bringing a smile to others and enjoy being around older adults? Heartwood is looking for a fun and energetic person to make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing stimulating programs and fun social activities such as crafts, games, art, and entertainment in either a group setting or individually at our beautiful new Care Center as a Life Enrichment/Activity Assistant.

Schedule: Full-time (72 hours every two weeks), union position. Day shift with some evenings. Every other weekend.

Pay: $17.43 - $20.79 depending on experience.

Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs at Heartwood.
2. Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that activities and resident progress are noted and charted.
3. Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one. Provide for resident leisure life activities. Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility community.
4. Organizes and transports residents, assuring their safety, and supervises residents during activities both inside and outside of Heartwood.
5. Maintains knowledge of resident’s condition at all times and recognizes and interprets symptoms, reports resident’s condition and assists with or initiates process to care for residents.
6. Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc. Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.

• High School Diploma or related.
• Valid MN Driver’s license and pass DOT physical within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Registered Nursing Assistant certification or NA/R or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire (Heartwood provides the training and pays you to train).
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire to work in the Care Center.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of the situation.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with Heartwood’s mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Located in Crosby, MN, Heartwood offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a skilled nursing facility. Our 30-acre campus is located close to the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes recreation areas and is surrounded by woods and wildlife providing a serene environment for residents and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer