Life Enrichment Assistant

The waters of Hartford city; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The waters of Hartford city is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a structured activity program for residents. You will help transport residents, maintain records, and assist with equipment, always aiming to motivate participation and ensure safety.

Ideal candidates are energetic, personable, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive the facility van.

Qualifications

• Must possess a positive, outgoing attitude.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to drive the facility van.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must present a positive image of the facility.
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin tests and one-step annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Aides assist the recreation activities leader or activities director, helping residents use equipment and supplies.
• Assists with transporting residents to appointments.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of residents in the activity.
• Assist in leading participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Skills

Motivates others

Energetic and personable

Valid driver's license

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

CNA preferred but not required

Job description

Life Enrichment Assistant

The Life Enrichment Assistants assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity program for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. Life Enrichment Assistants should be energetic and personable to work with residents or participants. The aide should have the ability to motivate others to participate in activities. The worker should also be sensitive to the needs of each individual patient or participant. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

*CNA preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities - Life Enrichment Assistant

• Aides assist the recreational activities leader or activities director, helping patients or participants use equipment and supplies. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Assists with transporting Residents to appointments
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Education/Experience - Life Enrichment Assistant:

• Must possess a positive, outgoing attitude
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to drive the facility van
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must present a positive image of the facility
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin tests and one-step annually thereafter