Life Enrichment Program Assistant for Impatient Services

Chsga; Butler (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

Paid time off

7 holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Taylor County Health & Rehab in Butler seeks a Life Enrichment professional to develop, implement, and evaluate activities that enhance resident well-being. You’ll join a supportive interdisciplinary team to coordinate calendars, special events, and volunteer involvement.

The role requires at least one year in a social or recreation program and a 36-Hour Certification (or equivalent). Competitive benefits, weekly pay, and a mission-driven environment await.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of life enrichment or related experience in a social or recreation setting within the last five years.
• GHCA Activity Director 36-Hour Certification preferred; certification required within first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and evaluation of life enrichment programs.
• Maintain life enrichment calendars including events and activities.
• Promote ongoing delivery of programs including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Coordinate volunteer program: screening, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation.
• Participate in IDT meetings and resident care conferences as directed.
• Support care plan processes in accordance with RAI guidelines.

Skills

Life enrichment

Volunteer program

IDT participation

Team coordination

Education

36-Hour Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join us atTaylor County 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 communitiesPay: $13.10/hourWeekly payBenefits Offered:myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before paydayPaid time off with ability to cash out7 paid HolidaysMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Life and Disability401(k) with matchReferral Bonus ProgramESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists 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 ABILITIESAssists 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 QUALIFICATIONSQualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years orQualified healthcare professional with a minimum of one year experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting.OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSGHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course. Preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLSThis job requires proficiency with the following computer applications: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft WordCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPlease see the minimum qualifications.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free WorkplaceTaylor County Facebook