Life Enrichment Assistant

Galerie-Living-1; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Galerie-Living-1 is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in delivering engaging activities within the community.

You will help promote resident well-being by coordinating social, outdoor, spiritual, arts and crafts, and educational activities, while communicating with other departments to meet resident needs and expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related senior living experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing daily activities within community guidelines to promote resident well-being.
• Support group social, outdoor, spiritual, outreach, arts and crafts, exercise, music and drama, and educational activities.
• Take photos and submit to Marketing after various activities.
• Assist with retaining volunteers and maintaining relationships with local organizations and schools.
• Monitor resident activity and psychosocial status; report changes to the Life Enrichment Director.
• Alert on status changes and communicate with Life Enrichment and Wellness Directors.
• Keep activity areas clean and organized.
• Provide transportation to local facilities and errands; drive community bus as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and complete annual trainings; may consent to MVR checks.
• Demonstrate quality service and participate as a team member to achieve goals.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Compassion

Decision-making

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Life Enrichment AssistantReports To: Life Enrichment DirectorSummary: The Life Enrichment Assistant works with the Life Enrichment Director to provide appropriate activities both in and out of the community. The Life Enrichment Assistant promotes resident well-being and satisfaction through support with recreational activities and communicates with other departments to ensure resident needs are met.Responsibilities and Duties:Assist in the implementation of daily activities within the community guidelines and rules and regulations to promote resident well-being. At a minimum, activities must include group social activities, outdoor activities, spiritual programs, outreach programs, arts and crafts, exercise, music and drama, educational opportunities, and one-on-one interactionsTake photos and submit to Marketing following various activitiesUnder the leadership of immediate supervisor, assists with and supports the networking actions for retaining a volunteer base, maintaining a relationship with local businesses, organizations and schoolsMonitor resident activity, functional status, psychosocial status, reporting any resident change in condition to the appropriate designeeAlert resident status changes and communicate these changes to Life Enrichment Director and Wellness DirectorKeep activity areas clean and organizedProvide transportation to local medical facilities, shopping, church, voting, outings, and miscellaneous errands with the understanding that this position requires the ability to drive the community’s bus and any other vehiclesAttend required staff meetings and complete all assigned annual trainingsMay be required to consent for the community to run an MVR report upon request anytime during employmentMust immediately report any cited or ticketed driving infractions to the Life Enrichment Director or Executive DirectorDemonstrates proficiency & essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming; partners with community team in striving for excellent quality care & service deliveryActively participates as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goalsEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or GED RequiredOne (1) year of related experience in senior living preferredKnowledge and Skills:Exhibit good time management and organization skillsPossess the ability to handle complex issuesDemonstrate strong interpersonal communication skillsExpress compassion for residents, associates, and guests on a consistent basisMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionIs willing to work flexible hoursDemonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skillsWorking Conditions: Specific physical requirements are outlined in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)Interaction with co-workers, residents and vendorsWeekend, evening or night work as needed100% of time spent on site in communityPossible exposure to communicable diseases and infectionsExposure to latexPossible exposure to blood-borne pathogensSubject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentPhysical Demands:StandingWalkingsittingUse of hands and fingersReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch or crawlTalk/HearTaste/smellVisionAbility to lift up to 50 pounds