PT to FT ~ Life Enrichment Assistant

OPS Living LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Trail Creek Place in Michigan City, IN is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant (PT to FT) to plan and coordinate recreational programs for residents. You will assess needs, write monthly calendars, and arrange outings while ensuring safety and compliance with facility rules.

The role requires solid communication skills, curriculum planning knowledge, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected, and LTC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with relevant activity director experience.
• Activity Director Certification and prior long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, teaching, and evaluation of training.
• Knowledge of resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people/resources.
• Ability to adapt to changes and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate recreational programs for facility residents.
• Assess residents for programs and write monthly activity calendars.
• Coordinate transportation for events outside the facility.
• Promote participation and arrange one-to-one activities when needed.
• Maintain activity documentation and inventory within budget.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum design

Leadership

Training evaluation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS Diploma with relevant experience

Activity Director Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PT to FT ~ Life Enrichment Assistant# PT to FT ~ Life Enrichment AssistantTrail Creek Place - Michigan City, IN 46360## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftDayTravel PercentageNegligibleCategoryHealth Care## Description**Position Summary:** Plan, direct, and coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for facility residents. May assess the resident condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.**Essential Job Functions:** • Develops and implements activities programs to meet the needs of the residents in the facility, based on needs assessment, resident interests and functioning ability, and objectives of the activities • Assesses residents for programs • Writes monthly activities calendar, including monthly outings and daily activities • Oversees the program presentations of the facility • Responsible for promoting interest in recreational activities for facility residents, such as outings to the local community, arts, crafts, games, hobbies, and monthly resident celebrations, such as birthday parties and cookouts • Assesses and arranges for one to one programming for those individuals who cannot attend group activities • Coordinates all necessary transportation for the residents to and from any event outside the facility • Responsible for the activity documentation being completed in a timely fashion • Completes and maintains inventory lists in accordance with the established budget • Enforces rules and regulations to maintain discipline and ensure safety • Greets new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining rules, and encouraging participation • Explains principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in activities, and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment • Confers with management and staff to discuss and resolve resident complaints • Evaluates recreation areas and services to determine if they are producing desired results • Relates to residents, family members, public and professionals appropriately • Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator • Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards • Assists families and other visitors as needed • Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings • Performs other duties as directed **Work Environment & Physical Activity:** • The employee is occasionally required to wear protective clothing • The employee may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch, use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color discrimination, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus## Qualifications**Experience & Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree; minimum of 1 year of full-time experience as an Activities Director; OR High School Diploma; minimum of 5 years of full-time or 10,000 hours of part-time experience in Activities, 3 of which must be as an Activities Director; or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Activity Director Certified and previous long-term care experience preferred • Great communication skills to interact with various customers in conversations and writing • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness • Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time • Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time • Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan • Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions • Ability to establish confidence and trust • Lead by example in practicing good judgment in relation to confidentiality • Desire to act like an owner in day-to-day decision-making and problem-solving as well as accountability • Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specific software