Life Enrichment Assistant

nationalchurchresidences; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

National Church Residences is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Senior Living division. Under supervision of the Director of Life Enrichment, you will help plan and execute engaging activities for residents and families.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency with basic computer tools, and a commitment to compassionate resident care in a non-exempt setting.

Qualifications

• Completed high school education or equivalent.
• One to two years of working with the elderly required.
• Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and developing life enrichment activities.
• Recruit, direct, and supervise volunteers.
• Act on behalf of Director when not in facility.
• Lead activities on scheduled work days.

Skills

Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

World Wide Web

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Title: Life Enrichment Assistant Job Codes: 00003OH; 00003XX (Florida)

Division: Senior Living

Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader Revision date: March 2019 Supervises: n/a

PURPOSE

According to prescribed policies and procedures including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulations and under the supervision of the Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader, assumes responsibilities for assisting the Director/Leader in planning and executing all life enrichment activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Director of Life Enrichment/Life Enrichment Leader in scheduling and developing life enrichment activities.
• Assists in recruiting, directing, and supervising all volunteers.
• Acts on behalf of the Director of Life Enrichment any time he/she is not in the facility.
• Leads activities on scheduled work days.

EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a rolemodel to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.
• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences' Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
• With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.
• Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET-Life Enrichment Assistant

Education: Completed high school education or equivalent.

Experience: One to two years of working with the elderly required.

Mental: Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Skills: Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.

Licensure: None required.

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Vision: Normal: Consistent with standard workflow.

With respect to said job description, estimate the daily time spent performing the following activities.

Rare ( R) = 0-24%; Sometimes ( S) = 25-49%; Frequent ( F) = 50-74%; Continuous ( C) = 75% plus

R = Climbing R = Stooping Lifting / Carrying; S = 10-25 lbs. S = Standing R = Pushing R = 26-50 lbs. S = Sitting R = Pulling R = 51-75 lbs. S = Walking R = Driving ` R = 76 plus lbs.

Consequences of Errors: Moderate monetary responsibility. Supervision Received: General supervision: Employee generally operates by himself/herself checking with supervisor when in doubt.

Working Conditions: Due to working in facilities, exposure to some disagreeable conditions such as noise, odors, illness, infection and physical contact with disruptive residents.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I hereby understand and agree to the above description of the duties required.

Signature Date

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.