Life Enrichment Assistant

Missions Inc Programs; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant/meal program

Job summary

Mission Nursing Home in Minnesota seeks a Life Enrichment Associate to assist with designing programs that encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation and daily living skills for residents.

You will help conduct the scheduled activities of the life enrichment department to deliver high-quality programming and services consistent with regulations and best practices, reflecting the facility's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• 1-2 years prior experience in social or recreation programming in long-term care preferred but not necessary.
• Must be able to pass a State background check and US OIG exclusion search.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive program of leisure life/life enrichment services for residents under the Life Enrichment Director.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to develop and implement programs meeting psychosocial and activities needs.
• Assist the Life Enrichment Director to establish systems for event management.
• Provide input to life enrichment programs based on assessments, needs, regulations and procedures.
• Participate in resident care planning with the team and other providers as directed.
• Maintain resident activity documentation per regulations and policies.
• Maintain effective communication with all customers and act as a life enrichment resource.
• Treat residents with respect and dignity; protect confidentiality; report abuse or neglect per policy.
• Familiar with fire and disaster regulations and participate in drills.
• Report equipment malfunctions and follow Lockout/Tagout policy.
• Participate in Unit Quality & Safety Meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides care for up to 70 residents who experience a variety of physical and behavioral health issues.

We provide a home that reaffirms the dignity and self-worth of men, who experience physical or behavioral health challenges, through compassionate, supportive and rehabilitative care.

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Associate assists the Life Enrichment Director with designing programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills for residents. This position assists with conducting the scheduled activities of the life enrichment department to deliver high-quality programming and services consistent with regulations and established best practices. Conduct consistently reflects the facility’s mission ad values.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• 1-2 years prior experience in social or recreation programming in long-term care preferred but not necessary.
• Must be able to pass a State of Minnesota Department of Human Services criminal background study, as well as a United States Office of the Inspector General exclusion search.

• Essential Functions

• Conduct a comprehensive program of leisure life/life enrichment services for residents, under the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to develop, plan and implement programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents.
• Assist the Life Enrichment Director to establish systems and processes for management of events.
• Provide input to the Life Enrichment Director regarding life enrichment programs based on resident assessment, needs, interest/preference, regulations and established procedures and best practices.
• Participate in resident care planning with the team and other health care providers, as directed by the Life Enrichment Director.
• Maintain resident activity documentation in accordance with regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
• Serve as a life enrichment/leisure resource and advocate for the facility.
• Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity
• Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy
• Is familiar with fire and disaster regulations and procedures, participates in drills.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions to designated employee, including knowledge of Lockout/Tagout Policy and Procedure.
• Participates in Unit Quality & Safety Meetings, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Physical/Mental Requirements

• Occasionally pushes or pulls residents 300-600 feet with weight resistance equivalent to 35 pounds. Occasionally twists, stoops, bends, squats, kneels. Occasionally lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds. Frequently climbs stairs. Frequently reaches above or at shoulder level. 70% of shift is indoors/30% outdoors (weather permitting) 10% of shift is sitting, and 50% is standing, 40% walking.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English orally and in writing with residents and staff. Must be able to read small print in typed and written material. Must use Matrix Care medical record.
• Possesses necessary skills to continuously comprehend and communicate with residents, co-workers, and to respond to emergency alarms.
• Concentrates with frequent interruptions and remembers multiple messages, information and task assignments to perform a variety of tasks during an eight hour or longer periods of time.
  Mission Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affiant…

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