Life Enrichment Assistant - Avamere at Sherwood

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Tigard (OR); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA & FSA options

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Résumé du poste

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and implementing activities for residents in an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community located in Sherwood, OR. The role involves planning diverse activities, engaging residents, maintaining records, and coordinating with staff.

candidates should have experience in geriatric settings, EMR usage, and possess a valid

Qualifications

• Prefer experience in long-term care or geriatric settings.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Active, unencumbered driver's license.
• Volunteer work or activities work with geriatric population.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience and creative approach with elders.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning and implementing activities including games, exercise, arts and crafts, music sessions and social events.
• Create activity schedules and calendars with a variety of options.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, and ensure a safe/enjoyable environment.
• Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
• Observe residents' responses and report changes to staff.
• Transport residents to/from activities and assist with setup/cleanup.
• Attend staff meetings and adhere to safety protocols.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR experience

Driver's license

Volunteer/geriatric activity

Creativity & empathy

Description du poste

Description:

Life Enrichment Assistant

Status: Full-time

Location: Avamere at Sherwood - 16500 SW Century Drive, Sherwood, OR 97140

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and implementing life enrichment, events and activities for residents, aiming to enhance their well-being and engagement as required for an independent living, assisted living and/or memory care community.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Activity Planning & Implementation:

• Assist in developing and implementing a diverse range of activities, including games, exercise programs, arts and crafts, music sessions, and social events.
• Create activity schedules and calendars, ensuring a variety of options to cater to different interests and abilities.
• Prepare activity areas, gather necessary supplies, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Resident Engagement:

• Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
• Encourage participation in activities and provide support to residents who may need assistance.
• Observe residents' responses to activities and report any changes in their needs or behavior to the appropriate personnel.

Documentation & Communication:

• Maintain records of resident participation in activities, including attendance and feedback.
• Communicate with other staff members, volunteers, and families to coordinate activities and ensure resident needs are met.

Other Duties:

• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of activity areas.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Requirements and Qualifications

• Prefer experience in long-term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must hold an active and unencumbered Driver's License.
• Experience with volunteer work and or activities work with the geriatric population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, flexible, patient and empathy working with the geriatric population.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Benefits:

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind-so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.