Life Enrichment Activities Assistant
Sarasota, FL, USA
Position Overview
The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for supporting the efforts of the Life Enrichment Department in implementing program services for residents of various levels of care, including skilled nursing & rehabilitation, assisted living, independent living and/or memory care.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:
- Encourage resident participation.
- Provide supplies for leisure interests.
- Assist in scheduling, leading, organizing activity programs.
- Attend outings with residents.
- Assist residents in meeting their needs for social, physical, intellectual stimulation.
- Assist in transporting residents to and from activities.
- Maintain activity profiles.
Every incidental duty connected with the Life Enrichment Assistant position cannot be specified in the job description. The colleague, at the discretion of the Life Enrichment Director may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to sit, stand, bend, push wheelchairs. Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to type using a computer keyboard, visually read information from a computer monitor and paper documents. Requires ability to orally communicate information over the telephone in person and hear responses. Requires ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
Educational/Professional Qualifications:
- High School diploma/equivalent.
- Experience interacting with senior community.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Team player.
- Adept at multi-tasking, flexible and patient.
- Demonstrate a positive, customer-focused approach to daily responsibilities.
- Must speak, read, and write English.