The Village Senior Residence is Hiring a Full-time Life Enrichment Assistant Near Missoula, MT
Position: Life Enrichment Assistant Reports to: Life Enrichment Director FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Summary The Life Enrichment Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. You will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents. The Life Enrichment Assistant helps facilitate day-to-day programs and scheduled events. In this role, you have the opportunity to enrich the daily lives of our residents and bring joy to them as you exhibit positivity and engage with residents by assisting the daily programs of the Life Enrichment Department. Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Assist with the facilitation and evaluation of the Life Enrichment programs.
Follow all community and department policies/procedures.
Facilitate activities with other departments.
Assist with resident outings.
Adapt to match each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
Participate in special events.
Communicate complaints and resident grievances to the Life Enrichment Director.
Participate in scheduled trainings including in-service and orientation classes.
Ensure that department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
Use creative problem solving to address resident needs.
Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Required Skills and Qualifications
Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of applicants, new and current residents, guests and outside vendors during regularly scheduled hours
Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request
Ability to work overtime, upon request
Outstanding customer service skills
Well organized with excellent attention to detail
Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills
Education and Experience
One or more years of experience in a Health Care or related field preferred
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Tools Tools and equipment listed are representative of those typically used; other tools and equipment may be used as needed. Use of cleaning products and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, brooms and mops is required. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements. Physical Demands Task Requirement Frequency (Place an X in approximate box) Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Seeing Yes X Hearing Yes X Tactile Sense X Talking Must convey detailed and important spoken instructions to others accurately X Climbing X Balancing X Stooping X Kneeling X Crouching X Pulling 30 lbs. 50 lbs. Pushing X 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Standing X Walking X Reaching X Fine Motor X Grasping X Twisting X Repetitive Motions 30 lbs. 50 lbs. Lifting X Crawling X Static Position 30 lbs. 50 lbs. Carrying X Other