Life Enrichment Assistant - Inverness

Job Posting for Life Enrichment Assistant - Inverness at Lutheran Life Villages

Lutheran Life Villages is searching for a Life Enrichment Assistant who will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of recreational programming at our Inverness memory care assisted living campus. If you have experience as a Memory Care Coordinator or Activity Assistant and enjoy enhancing the lives of others while promoting their psycho-social wellbeing, we want to talk to you!

LLV Benefits:
Birthday paid time off, 14 holidays paid at time and a half if worked, eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance within 30 days, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, 403B Retirement Savings with Employer Match, Unlimited Referral Bonuses, Free Monthly Employee Meals (Food Truck Meals Included).

Essential Job Functions

1. Works closely with the Life Enrichment Director regarding memory care programming and utilizing Teepa Snow and Eden concepts to ensure successful implementation and operational support of the concepts at the campus.
2. Leads, mentors, models, and encourages the memory care team to implement person centered care by using Positive Approach to Care (PAC) and Eden Alternative concepts.
3. Engages in life enrichment and models participation to assist staff engage comfortably in recreational activities with individuals.
4. Models PAC concepts and coaches facility staff regarding Teepa Snow and Eden concepts for Memory Care.
5. Provides leadership and guidance in recreational activity planning; involves persons who reside here, and their families.
6. Engages the person who lives here and their families and encourages their assistance, feedback, and positive participation.
7. Encourages and models the flexibility to prioritize PAC interactions with tasks that are not direct person care.
8. Serves as an advocate by representing people’s needs and desires.
9. Collaborates with Life Enrichment Director to identify individual interventions and goals for memory care persons.
10. Encourages participation in recreational activities.
11. Develop and implement programs to enhance the social, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical condition of the population.
12. Ensure department compliance with state regulations. Report all areas of potential deficiency to Life Enrichment Director and Administrator.
13. Ensure timely completion of activity documentation that may be required in all areas of the organization, including but not limited to quarterly activity documentation, any information needed for a care plan, attendance records and one on one interaction.
14. Welcome new persons and introduce them to the recreational activity program. Evaluate individual needs and concerns.
15. Help organize and arrange group outings.
16. Help coordinate group parties/recreational activities.
17. Assist with campus holiday decorations.
18. Help coordinate intergenerational events relating to recreation with external community organizations.
19. Help procure supplies/materials for crafts/recreation per season and/or scheduled recreational activities.
20. Help maintain a shopping list for supplies needed for recreational activities.
21. Participate in continuing education courses to keep certifications current and to promote new/innovative programs at Lutheran Life Villages including dementia training.
22. Transport Residents to and from recreational activities as needed.
23. Occasionally drive company van with persons who reside at Village at Inverness.
24. Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Life Enrichment.

Other Responsibilities

1. Participates in some weekend and/or evening scheduling as needed.
2. Adheres to ISDH regulations.

Job Qualifications

Education/Training:
a) high school diploma
b) Dementia certification preferred; or some type of dementia specialized training e.g. Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care Trainer/Coach and/or Eden Alternative Certification.

Experience:
a) Minimum two (1) years’ experience working with persons in a memory care setting preferred.
b) Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
a) Ability to create and manipulate documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
b) Working knowledge of assisted living care rules and regulations.
c) Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and implement overall care functions.
d) Ability to communicate effectively in English.
e) Excellent proven interpersonal, written, verbal and organizational skills.

Equipment

• TV/DVD Player
• CD Player
• Popcorn Machine
• Whellchair lift on Van
• Company Van
• Copy Machine
• Computer

Expectations for All Employees

• All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by modeling the LIFE Values: Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence through their daily actions.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Adherence to safety measures: assures infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained; uses protective devices when performing tasks according to OSHA, infection control, and universal standard regulations; reports all hazardous conditions; follows fire/tornado/emergency and other safety policies and procedures; keeps work area free of hazards; and follows safety precautions when using equipment and supplies.
• Participates in mandatory in-service training and essential meetings.
• Observes Corporate Code of Conduct in job performance.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains positive work atmosphere through behavior and communication in a manner that gets along with persons who reside here, families, visitors, co-workers, and management.
• Regular attendance to ensure care to persons who reside here.
• Recommends changes in office practices and procedures.
• Flexibility for other assigned tasks. NOTE The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Lutheran Life Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.