Job Details
Job Location: Parkview Retirement Center - Sanford, NC 27330, Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly, The Life Enrichment Assistant assists the Life Enrichment Director in providing activities that will engage residents in mental, physical, social, spiritual and creative capacities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interacts with residents and staff in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
- Develops individual and group relationships with residents, their family members, and guests.
- Provides ideas and recommendations to Life Enrichment Director for activities to provide opportunities for residents with varying interests.
- Participates in various resident activities.
- Tracks resident participation in programs and develops a plan to get residents involved in activities.
- Informs and reminds residents of daily activities.
- Accompanies residents on various trips outside the community.
- Sets up activity/entertainment area for activities. This could include tables, chairs, foods, entertainment equipment, etc.
- Keeps office and activities area neat, clean, and organized.
- Assists with decorating various areas of the community with seasonal/holiday decorations. Timely removes and stores decorations.
- Assists with executing a celebration of resident birthdays.
- Attends monthly meetings with residents to get feedback regarding current activities, as well as suggestions for added activities.
- Works with sales/marketing department to assist with execution of various marketing events.
- Drives community vehicle to transport residents to doctor appointments and outings if driver is unavailable.
- Requires walking, sitting, and/or standing for extended periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department, and safety requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as established by company insurance provider, is required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to be creative in recommending fresh activities to encourage resident participation.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Competent in organization and time management.
- Demonstrate good judgment.
- Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work well with others.
- Effectively communicate in English with residents and other employees.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be proficient in use of computers, with the ability to learn various software.
- Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
- Regular attendance is required.
Working Conditions
- May require working with challenging residents.
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families, guests and vendors.
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
- May require driving van or bus.
Physical Requirements
- Walking; sitting; standing, for extended periods of time.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Talk and hear.
- Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.