What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrichment Specialist/Aide position at LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM?
Job Details
Description
About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Team
The Activities/Enrichment team at Lakewood Care Center designs and organizes a variety of engaging events and programs to enhance residents' quality of life. They focus on promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being through activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise sessions, social events, games, and outings. Their goal is to create a stimulating and supportive environment where residents feel connected, active, and valued.
Mission for Position
Our Enrichment Specialist/Aide enriches the lives of residents by creating meaningful and engaging activities while providing compassionate care that nurtures their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Enrichment Specialist/Aide primary focus is to support and enhance the quality of day-to-day life of our residents. This role uniquely blends enriching activities and daily direct care to support quality of life in areas of mind, body and spirit. This position will primarily focus on resident life enrichment, but will also assist with transfers, personal care, and other support tasks as part of the daily activity programs.
Position Type
This is a part-time position, working approximately 24 hours a pay period (0.3FTE) with every 4th weekend rotation. Some major holidays will be required, with an additional opportunity to pick up shifts on holidays.
Casual employment opportunities are also available.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- At least grade school education, prefer high school diploma or GED.
- Must complete a State of Minnesota approved Nursing Assistant Program Test Out in compliance with the Minnesota Statute 144A.61 subdivision b within 4 months of hire.
- CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in geriatrics desirable.
- Computer knowledge.
- Ability to problem-solve.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains therapeutic boundaries with patients.
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member’s starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we’re proud to provide!
If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>Contact Robert Laughery to discuss the possibilities further:
Robert Laughery, Activities Supervisor
P: 218-894-8341
E: robertlaughery@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
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