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$16/hr–$17/hr
Part-time
high school
Posted 21d ago
Apply by Jul 15
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for developing and implementing recreational activities and therapeutic engagement opportunities to enhance the quality of life for residents. Key duties include leading group activities, providing administrative support, and transporting residents via the community bus.
Requirements
A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a preference for candidates having up to one year of experience working with seniors. Applicants must possess strong communication skills and the ability to foster enthusiasm and joy among residents.
Full job description
Overview
Position Summary
As a valued Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) for the Life Enrichment department, you will be responsible for enhancing, supporting, and advocating for the quality of life for all those served in the community through fostering a culture of engagement. The LEA will be responsible for helping to develop and implement a variety of recreational activities, events, and therapeutic engagement opportunities that adhere to the 7 dimensions of wellness the Ministry champions through an inter and intra-departmental collaborative approach ensuring resident optimal wellbeing.
Serve as a passionate advocate to create and maintain a culture of engagement by actively promoting and championing Life Enrichment services throughout the community (internally and externally).
Encourage, motivate, inspire, and minimize barriers for residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities (scheduled and unscheduled).
Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including but not limited to copying, faxing, typing memorandum (i.e., monthly calendars), and answering phones.
Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activity
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating
Escort residents to and from
Drive community bus for Life Enrichment outings and/or resident medical appointments while following proper safety operational transportation guidelines including but not limited to help on and off the vehicle, assistive device securement, proper utilization of emergency contact list binder.
Complete all documentation (service plan assessments, progress notes, activity attendance and participation, and more) necessary to be compliant with state and federal regulations and Ministry
Utilize the community engagement system, LifeLoop.
Utilize community medical records system.
Attend and participate in meetings including care plans, in-services, resident council, Life Enrichment department, among others as
Assist with volunteer
Assist with maintenance of community pet (where applicable).
Maintain an organized, clean, and neat environment for residents including activity engagement spaces.
Ensure programs are properly set-up and cleaned-up before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
Regularly support with set-up and clean-up of appropriate seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other department/community ongoing required training.
Help to maintain adequate department supply inventory.
Support the training process of new associates within the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Experience: Up to 1 year experience working with seniors preferred; 1+ years of senior activity engagement preferred
Skills& Abilities:
Ability to consistently communicate and express joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, resident families and loved ones, third party contractors and vendors, and community Associates
Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about activities and events at the community
Ability to use basic technology systems
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Travel: N/A
Min
USD $16.00/Hr.
Max
USD $17.00/Hr.
Related keywords
Life EnrichmentSenior LivingWellnessLifeLoopReliasTherapeutic EngagementResident CareActivity CoordinationMedical Records SystemService Plan Assessments
Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, is a nonprofit Catholic organization. For more than a century, we have cared for generations of families. We own and operate premier senior living communities that provide a spectrum of housing and care options including independent living, assisted living, memory support services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and community-based home care. Our charitable programs include a domestic violence prevention center and shelter, and we provide scholarships and educational support for students attending an all-girls Catholic high school in the Chicago area.
Offices: 11500 Theresa Dr, Lemont, Illinois 60439, US · 4021 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois, US · 6765 State Rd, Parma, Ohio 44134, US · 1270 Franciscan Dr, Lemont, Illinois 60439, US · 15624 Marian Dr, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491, US
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