Life Enrichment Associate Ft Tues-Sat

Are you looking to make a difference and truly feel rewarded? Join our Life Enrichment team! Norwood Crossing , a Northwest Side healthcare facility, is looking for someone who is unique, creative and exudes a positive attitude. We are seeking an individual that is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults and focused on making memorable experiences through leisure activities, outings, and other creative outlets.

If your passion is to plan, organize, and implement activity programs and truly affect the daily lives of our seniors, we are interested in you!

Come work where tradition is rich and your hard work will be appreciated

Experience in activity programming and long term care preferred but not required

Part Time positions now available!

Duties: Include but are not limited to:

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing activity programs within the facility

Lead structured groups and evaluate the activity program satisfaction

Involve the residents and families in planning activity programs, objectives and goals when possible

Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel

Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement and ensure that all activity participation is charted efficiently

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information (HIPAA)

Maintain a clean, neat appearance and wears the appropriate uniform or attire

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be able to pass pre-employment physical.

Ability to read, write and speak and understand English

Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel

Ability to professionally interact with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors, government agencies and general public

Demonstrates patience, compassion, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition

Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism