Life Enrichment Specialist

Goldwater Care Clinton; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwater Care Clinton is seeking an Activity Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents in the facility.

The role emphasizes observing resident mood and participation, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining a warm, calm environment while following each resident’s care plan. English language proficiency is required for communication with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department is preferred.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing & evaluating the activity programs & quality assurance program in this facility for the Activities Department.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that the facility activities & resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting and charting resident behavior.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Create & maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs. Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the activity department.
• Assist in cleaning up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for resident.
• Purchase department supplies, clothing and personal items for the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information & follow facility guidelines in reporting non-compliance with said guidelines & treat residents with dignity at all times.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
• Assists in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

Skills

Long Term Care

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

English proficiency

Job description

Goldwater Care Clinton is seeking an Activity Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational and social programs for residents in the facility.

The role emphasizes observing resident mood and participation, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining a warm, calm environment while following each resident’s care plan. English language proficiency is required for communication with residents and staff.