Part-Time Life Enrichment Assistant

Saint Joseph Villa; Valley Green (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Villa in Valley Green, PA seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly events to promote socialization, relaxation, and recreation for residents.

The role supports nursing and activity staff, coordinates logistics, and helps with budgets and inventory to ensure well-run programs; evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related preferred.
• First-aid and CPR training may be necessary.
• Ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Implement activities that accommodate residents with special needs.
• Handle logistics: phone calls, advertising, inventory and budget management, volunteer training, and transportation coordination.
• Observe participants to gauge enjoyment and gather feedback for improvement.
• Maintain records on event planning resources, participant interest, and incidents.

Skills

Event Planning

Leisure Activities

First Aid CPR

Communication

Physical Stamina

Teamwork

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Assist in assessment of leisure skills and needs of residents on floors as assigned.
• Assist in the serving of meals to residents.
• Conduct a range of daily therapeutic and leisure activities to promote the residents' highest functional levels.
• Conduct individual and group sessions based upon the residents' leisure skills and needs.
• Participate in Activity Calendar planning and implementation based on needs of the residents.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the activities.
• Adjust work schedule to maintain coverage on weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Attend in-services and seminars, as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental and interdependent meetings as assigned.
• Assist with generating outside resources for increasing entertainment and program variety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager of Life Enrichment, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
• Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
• Handling logistics to make the event possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
• Observing participants at events gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve events.
• Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as incidents.
• Reporting medical concerns or observations.
• Ensuring that events are well-provisioned, the event staff is trained and prepared, and that the event takes place on time and within budget.
• Providing participants with instructions for the event.
• Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Spirit of Unity and Teamwork

Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect

Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building

Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication

Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship

Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care and Service

Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• More education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred.
• Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.
• Ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
• Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
• Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate physical effort
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
• Frequent kneeling/stooping/reaching/bending

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