Life Enrichment Assistant

Job Description:

Responsible to: Director of Life Enrichment

Qualifications:

The Activities Assistant prefers to have 1 year of experience with elderly people living in long-term care settings, and must have a genuine interest in connecting with the elders with activities the elders themselves find meaningful.

Summary of Job:

To provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psycho- social well being of each elder.

Physical Demand:

Good physical and mental health. Turning, stooping bending and stretching to assist residents. Must be able to push wheelchairs and Geri-chairs to and from activities. Must be able to walk moderate distances and be able to handle being outdoors in hot/cold weather conditions for brief periods of time.

Special Demands:

Must have a genuine interest in geriatrics. Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, families and visitors. Must have attention to detail and a skill in identifying opportunities for improvement and planning for improvement, for each individual Elder.

Working Environment:

Sit, stands and walks intermittently during working day. Subject to frequent interruptions. Works in well – lighted and ventilated halls and rooms. May have to handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities and Assigned Tasks

• Responsible for working all scheduled days including holidays. 
• Encourage elder participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Assist to carry out appropriate  for elders who are bed bound and disoriented as part of the care plan and keep accurate records.
• Follow through with appropriate games and therapeutic activities, group or individual which are designed to reduce stress, loneliness and boredom.
• Obtain and help maintain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.

Schedule : Monday through Friday 9am - 2pm