Life Enrichment Assistant

White Oak Manor Waxhaw; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 42,981,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday premiums

Annual merit increase

1-on-1 training

COVID vaccination not required

Employee meals

Job summary

White Oak Manor Waxhaw seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to promote physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for residents. The role involves hands-on activity facilitation, decorating spaces, and coordinating group and one-on-one activities.

The position requires flexibility with hours, a positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with residents, families, and staff in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work effectively with elderly residents.
• Flexible with work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive, patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients/residents to determine activity program needs.
• Contribute to plan of care conferences.
• Assist with designing, posting and maintaining bulletin boards and calendars.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Customer service

Time management

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

White Oak Manor Waxhaw is looking for a Life Enrichment Assistant that wants to enrich the lives of our residents/patients by promoting physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for those within our care. Our Life Enrichment Department is looking for the right person to join our team and want to encourage you to apply here!The ideal candidate is flexible and innovative with a strong understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Must have patience, empathy, excellence in customer service, and time managing skills. Must relate professionally with residents, staff, family members, visitors, and officials. Must provide a positive attitude, with friendly and approachable mannerisms.A snapshot of duties include meeting with all patients/residents to determine activity program needs. Contribute to plan of care conferences. Assist with design, post and maintain attractive bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities. Assist with 1:1 activities (manicures/polish, reading, etc.) and conduct group activities (bingo, concerts, parties, etc.). Assist residents to and from activities. Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity and evaluate the programs' effectiveness and degree of resident involvement. Documentation is accurate and current. Assist with the Residents Council and promote good public relations within and outside the facility. Set up decorations for seasonal holidays. This is a hand-on position that requires tasks throughout the entire facility.Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work effectively with elderly patients and residents or an educational background sufficient to carry out a quality program as designated by the Life Enrichment Director. Must demonstrate genuine enthusiasm, a self-motivated and positive personality, and a willingness to learn new ideas and skills. A good sense of humor, patience, strong organizational skills, assertiveness, and conscientiousness are essential. The role requires working collaboratively with partners, family members, and the community while maintaining a professional appearance. Flexibility with work hours, including evenings and weekends, is also necessary to ensure programs and services are consistently provided.Schedule : FULL-TIME, Monday through Friday 40 hours weeklySome of our features include:Employee health benefits (available 1st month following 30 days of eligible employment)Paid time off accrual (available after 90-days)Holiday premiumsAnnual merit increaseOn-on-one trainingCOVID vaccination not requiredEmployee Meals with payroll deduction optionAll interested applicants are encouraged to apply to this job posting and complete the online application. The right person will seize this opportunity to join White Oak Manor Waxhaw by becoming our new Life Enrichment Assistant!Location: White Oak Manor Waxhaw 700 Howie Mine Road Waxhaw, NC 28173WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!White Oak Manor Waxhaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer.