Life Enrichment Assistant

Description

Exciting opportunity at Auburn Manor Chaska for a Life Enrichment Assistant [Art, Music or Rec Therapist preferred]

This position is benefit eligible at 30 hours per week, shifts 9am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

1. Leads resident council meetings, maintaining/sharing minutes through appropriate channels and resources.

2. Will report any unusual resident’s behavior and health concerns to nursing staff.

3. Maintains order and cleanliness in activity areas.

4. Identifies and attends appropriate approved educational in-services.

5. Treats residents, family and staff with dignity and respect.

6. Maintains confidentiality

7. Researches and supports supply fulfillment for life enrichment activities.

8. Ability to complete assessments, care plans and documentation.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Commitment to quality programs and services for all patients.

2. Excellent communications and human relation skills.

3. Ability to relate well to the patients, families, staff, churches and the community in general.

4. Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.

5. Ability to exercise independent judgement, make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.

6. Courteous and tactful

7. Ability to work independently

8. Reliability and flexibility in scheduling

9. Ability to establish rapport with residents

10. Ability to tolerate interruptions

11. Ability to understand and follow directions

12. Ability to read, write, add, and subtract

13. Ability to lead large and small group activities and get involved, i.e. wear costumes, use props, etc.

14. Ability to document care and services ,formulate goals and care plans

15. Ability to organize and work effectively with others

16. Ability to walk, stand or push wheelchairs for long periods

17. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and twist

18. Ability to set up and take down tables and chairs

19. Ability to load and unload wheelchairs from a vehicle

20. Good personal hygiene

21. Free of police record related to misappropriation, abuse or other offenses prohibited by law.

22. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

23. Must have auto insurance with Marquardt minimum coverage requirements.

24. Ability to efficiently utilize common word processing, electronic calendars, email and other required CPU programs.