What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Program Assistant (Assisted Living) position at CONGREGATIONAL HOMES INC?
Mt. San Antonio Gardens is seeking a Life Enrichment Program Assistant responsible for helping develop, create and implement appropriate programs for Oak Tree Lodge (assisted living), and Harrison and Taylor Villas, our two Green House® Homes (www.thegreenhouseproject.org) . This will include weekend and evening coverage.
Note: During emergency situations job duties will be expanded and will include state rules and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with setting up and moving furniture for group events, per calendar schedule.
- Get acquainted with cognitively impaired residents and determines likes, dislikes and abilities.
- Plan, organize and supervise events to meet special needs, including transportation of residents.
- Be willing to initiate individual programs and encourage independence and successes through appropriate programs and events.
- Work with other departments in an efficient manner in the coordination of events.
- Help maintain records for events, attendance, documenting what has been successful and what hasn’t.
- Conduct in-room visits for socialization with residents to promote a sense of involvement and well-being.
- Read to residents, assist with letter writing, play board or card games, engage in conversation.
- Utilize the skills and assistance of other residents In Assisted Living and other areas of MSAG.
- Prepare, post and distribute monthly calendar and/or other correspondence to residents.
- Reports residents needs to Life Enrichment Coordinator.
- Practices good safety habits.
- Attend monthly staff meetings and other meetings as recommended by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
- Attend mandatory meetings.
- Assist with the care of any Oak Tree Lodge plants and environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Life Enrichment Coordinator.
- Taylor Villa and Harrison Villa involvement in Oak Tree Lodge events and programs will be determined by the Villa Manager and Life Enrichment Coordinator.
- Will follow Oak Tree Lodge and MSAG dress code policy.