Job Summary
The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Coordinator in coordinating and conducting all internal and external resident activities. This includes assisting with creating the monthly activity calendar, arranging outside entertainment, assessing resident preferences and guiding programs to meet their needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
First and foremost, be a Brentwood Grove Senior Living brand and culture ambassador. It is a requirement to learn and communicate Brentwood Grove Senior Living’s Values, Mission, and Culture Keys while present in the communities.
1. Conduct and participate in activities to suit a variety of interests and skill levels for the residents using resident comments and input
2. Effectively encourage and actively promote resident participation in activities through internal, formal and informal communication networks
3. Assist with the monthly calendar; Print, mail and post to keep all residents and the community aware of the activities going on
4. Participate in the Dining Room Ambassador Program daily
5. Be aware for shifts in preferences, values and attitudes of the residents, and communicate those shifts with the Life Enrichment Coordinator
6. Responsible for fostering teamwork with co-workers, showing initiative in overcoming obstacles, taking actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and having a positive impact on co-workers, residents and visitors
7. Conduct yourself and the business at all times so as not to distract from, or to reflect adversely on the reputation of the Community
8. Reports to work in a safe manner and understands that potentially hazardous conditions are managed; Compliance with Safety Committee Standards is required
9. Performs other duties as needed
Supervisor Responsibilities
This position will have no supervisor responsibilities
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
The ability to understand and apply the principles and practices of appropriate activities for residents of an elder care community that are engaging and safe for the participants
A continuous and consistent interest in, knowledge about and competency to meet the needs of the elderly
An interest in, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in developing skills in caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the Community
Loyalty to this Community
Leadership qualities and supervisory skills consistent with culture of Brentwood Grove Senior Living
The ability to be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and subordinates
The ability to appropriately delegate and oversee responsibility, with necessary authority, without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for the delegated task
The ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm results and revise as necessary
A neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Prior experience of working with Seniors and/or in the area of conducting social group activities to enrich the livelihood of the individuals
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Language Skills
Ability 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 with fellow employees of the Community; Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions; keep adequate records
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
Demonstrated ability to use Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, on-line employee training programs, beginner level newsletter publishing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee may regularly be required to talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The employee may be occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs; also to regularly reach at, below or above shoulder height and Push / Pull as well as twist and bend
There are times when this position may be required to assist a resident with activities of daily living
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Floor surface vary from hard tiled floors or concrete to carpets.
High pace that are typical for an assisted living Community
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Other Occupational Exposures
Blood borne pathogens require the physical abilities necessary to clean a blood spill or any other spill that may occur in this type of environment
Other Considerations and Requirements
Current and valid state drivers license or current and/or valid CDL license as required.
Driving record must be in good standing, free of any moving violations and acceptable to insurance carrier.
Tuberculosis (TB) certificates as required by State.
CPR and First Aid Certification as required by State.
Criminal Background Check cleared.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
