1129 Parkway Ave, Elkhart, Indiana 46516

Job Description

The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the Life Enrichment Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and implementing a wide variety of multi-level meaningful recreational and educational programs for our Independent Living (IL), and Assisted Living (AL) neighborhoods.

• Assists with developing, planning, and implementing a monthly program of activities and supplies based on the dimensions of wellness (i.e. Movement & Motion, Curiosity & Culture, Feelings & Fellowship, Clarity & Purpose, Compassion & Connection and Leadership & Volunteerism) Harmony signature programs and person-centered interests.
• Leads 6-7 high quality programs per day.
• Assists in surveying and interviewing residents to complete the Resident Life Profile and to determine their past and present interests and talents as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities.
• Partners and coordinates with entire program team (i.e. LED, HSD, & HS assistant) to complete planning form, organize supplies, plan the calendars, events, and outings for the upcoming month.
• Develops relationships and connections with residents and families to encourage participation in programs and events and to promote a high level of resident and family satisfaction.
• Assists in documenting and maintaining all records as required.
• Assists in organizing and attending resident council meetings.
• Assists in organizing, maintaining, and staging programming areas and supplies with purpose and neatly.
• Assists in recruiting, coordinating, and overseeing a robust volunteer program.
• Assists in promoting programs by preparing and posting daily notices and posters as required.
• Assists in arranging chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled group or one-on-one activities and returning to normal structure when completed.
• Assists in resident transportation to get groceries, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities. May transport residents to physician appointments occasionally as directed.
• Assists in off-site outings for residents, providing transportation and safe coordination for participants.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• A certified activities professional; or has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full‑time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer's and other related Dementia
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or Eligible for Certification
• Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which the position is located
• Must have a safe/good driving record and be able to provide copy of the MVR. Must have or be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, if required
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly & independently as well as a team player
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, must be able to follow instructions and direction, interact with residents of varying backgrounds and abilities, and remain cheerful and calm under stressful situations
• Must be able to bend, reach, walk, sit, stand and push/pull as the position requires.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Why Harmony?