Life Enrichment Program Assistant

CHSGa Home Health; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of health services is seeking a Life Enrichment professional to enhance residents' quality of life through engaging activities. The ideal candidate will work within a supportive team and contribute to program development while ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits including medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for professional certification. Candidates should have relevant experience and a passion for improving lives through meaningful engagement.

Benefits

Paid time off with the ability to cash out

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

7 paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a social or recreation program.
• Qualified healthcare professional with similar experience.
• Certification required within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of life enrichment programs.
• Coordinate and deliver planned life enrichment activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care plan processes.

Skills

Management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified life enrichment professional

GHCA Activity Director State Approved Certification

Job description

Join us at

Southland Health & Rehab

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Full Time:

Starting Pay: $13/hour

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation, of life enrichment program under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
• Assists with developing and maintaining life enrichment calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population including special occasions, individual, large, and small group activities.
• Actively promotes ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs to include during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Assists in development and maintenance of a volunteer program which includes: screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.
• Be an active participant in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending and participating in designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, as well as resident care conferences as directed by Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
• Participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines and directed by the Director of Life Enrichment Programs.
• Assists with coordination and delivery of life enrichment activities as indicated.
• Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
• Complies with established departmental financial plan.
• Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.
• Operates within approved guidelines of the Life Enrichment department.
• Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the center.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Assists with administration of the Life Enrichment department in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participates in nursing center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of changes in your field.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Honors patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with all Privacy & Security programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years or

Qualified healthcare professional with a minimum of one year experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting.

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course. Preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment.

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