Life Enrichment Assistant

Canopy at Harper Lake is an exciting, state of the art senior living community in Lake City, Florida that is scheduled to open this fall. We are looking for a driven, energetic and experienced professional to serve as our Life Enrichment Assistant with excellent organizational skills and strong people skills.

The Life Enrichment Assistant (LEA) supports the Life Enrichment Director (LED) in developing, planning and implementing social, fitness and recreational activities for the residents; designing and implementing special events for the residents, resident family members and prospective residents; and assisting with tours and marketing events.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Life Enrichment Assistant’s primary duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Assisting with planning and implementing programs and events which provide socialization opportunities, fitness and wellness activities, educational and recreational programs, as well as spiritual life support based on the needs and preferences of the residents.
• Assisting with the creation a fun and innovative recreational program for our residents, including entertainment, site-seeing, local outings, and other activities.
• Assess and document on the resident interest form the interests and activity needs of our residents at the time of move-in and throughout their residency with us. Orient all residents to the activity program and how to access activities.
• Assist with organization of and participate in monthly resident interest activity meetings. In addition, provide clear support and timely response to resident’s ideas and interests and implement whenever possible into the activity program.
• Encourage and foster a resident and community based volunteer program.
• Stimulate residents by offering activities that promote mental, intellectual, creative, spiritual and physical well-being.
• Support the LED in the creation, planning and develop of monthly activities calendar and newsletter in a timely manner and post in designed areas of community or as directed by the Executive.
• Help support and provide the LED information on residents’ activity so they can be recorded in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: leisure activities; incidents and observations; reporting any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior; visitors; etc. Observes the health and emotional condition of each resident and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
• Comply with all state and company guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly activity area for residents to enjoy.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers
• May provide transportation for our residents, as scheduled in company vehicle, to doctor’s appointments and outings.
• Work effectively with other members of the department.
• Visit residents to determine their preference for programs.
• Encourage resident assistance with and participation in scheduled activities
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND 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.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computers and computer software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work evening, weekends and minimal travel.
• Must be flexible, innovative, persistent and committed to successful completion of assignments.
• Maintains neat appearance, good hygiene and appropriate attire.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information to develop alternative solutions both alone and with groups.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions. Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and Team Members.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, Team Member, residence, company information and records.
• Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Participates in training, in services, and attends meetings as required.
• High school diploma.
• Appropriate experience in a social or recreation program, one of which was full time in a resident activity program for the elderly in both an Assisted Living and Memory Care setting.
• Valid FL Driver’s License.
• Basic typing skills essential along with word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Must possess high-energy/enthusiasm, be a self-starter, have excellent time management skills, a strong initiative, and superior verbal/public speaking skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a safe, valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 the job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel and crouch. The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Lake City, FL 32055 (Required)

Work Location: In person