Life Enrichment Aide (Activities)

Rockingham County (NH); Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Union

Job summary

Rockingham County, NH is seeking a Life Enrichment Aide to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, enhancing their physical, social and emotional well-being. You will develop and implement programs, perform individual activity interventions, transport residents, assemble equipment, and maintain work areas as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, and while not required, NH Board of Nursing approved LNA is preferred; English fluency and comfort speaking to

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Comfortable speaking in groups.
• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• NH Board of Nursing approved LNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead activity programs for residents.
• Perform individual activity interventions.
• Transport residents as needed.
• Assemble equipment and maintain work areas.

Skills

Elder care experience

English fluency

Group speaking ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LNA preferred per NH Board of Nursing

Job description

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

SCOPE OF POSITION:Our Life Enrichment Aides implement multi-faceted activities as scheduled or assigned by the Life Enrichment Supervisor to ensure the programs meet the functional needs and reflect the interests of each resident. Activities are done in both group settings or one-on-one with the residents.

We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. Our Life Enrichment Aides are a vital part of our dynamic team! They develop and lead programs, complete individual activity interventions that meet the needs of our residents, and perform program support services such as transporting residents, assembling equipment, and preparing/maintaining work areas as the activity indicates.

• Previous experience working with elderly.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Qualified candidates should be comfortable speaking in groups of people.
• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• New Hampshire Board of Nursing approved Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) preferred.

SHIFT: Mon - Fri 12pm-8pm, Rotating Weekends

STATUS: Full Time / Non-Exempt / Union

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.