Are you a CNA and/or Activities Assistant look to make a little extra income? If you have your CNA and are interested in working PRN in an Activities Assistant role, and as your schedule allows, this might just be the perfect job for you! We are looking for someone to work PRN to fill in as needed.

Competitive starting pay of $15.00+ per hour (pay DOE)

Life Enrichment Assistant Job Description:

This position assists the Life Enrichment Program Director with planning and carrying out all activities for our residents. Works cooperatively with residents, volunteers, researchers, and family members. Also provides personal care services to residents and provides for residents' physical safety and emotional well-being.

Life Enrichment Assistant Duties:

• Working under the guidance of the Life Enrichment Program Director, sets up and implements all psycho-social activities, exercise classes, outdoor walks and programs; birthday and special parties, movies, music, arts and crafts, pet visits, social recreation and other games or activities.
• Incorporates activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming; and, instrumental activities of daily living such as bed making, dishwashing, folding towels, cleaning tables, sweeping, raking, etc. into the residents’ daily routine for therapeutic effect.
• Works with the Life Enrichment Program Director and other team members to ensure that planned activities are well balanced, coordinated, and integrated with the special needs of each resident.
• Assists with preparation of the monthly newsletter, folds, stamps and distributes it.
• Assists with planning monthly calendar of activities and events.
• Inventories supplies on a weekly basis and turns in requests for additional supplies to the Activity Program Director monthly.
• Changes calendar, posts activities for the day, checks special event request forms, sets up and assists with the planned activities, including setting up the refreshments to be served, passes refreshments, and assists residents in general. Informs residents and care givers of the events scheduled for the day and assists residents to planned activities.
• Assists with decorating facility including hanging, changing, boxing and storing decorations.
• Decorates for monthly birthday parties, and all other special events. Delivers birthday cards and balloons, makes arrangements for birthday cake and other related duties.
• Purchases prizes for games, cleans up after activities, conducts Sittercize classes, conducts tea parties and coffee talk, organizes Sing-A-Long sessions, rents movies, and any other associated activities.
• Familiarizes self with residents’ charts. Maintains confidentiality of resident records, services and communication related to residents.
• Provides residents assistance with personal care needs in grooming such as hair, nails, teeth, etc. as needed.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing/ undressing, ambulation, toileting, transfer, and dietary intake if qualified by training.
• Orients new residents to surroundings, including frequently demonstrating the use of call lights, light switches, bathroom fixtures, and room temperature control.
• Observes resident and reports changes in behavior or health status to shift nurse.
• Reports all accidents or incidents to the shift nurse either directly or by phone.
• Practices safety at all times; applies all accident, fire safety or emergency procedures of the facility in compliance with Epworth Villa Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Protects the personal dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members using a team approach to care.
• Relates courteously to residents and their families.
• Understands the Domiciliary Home Residents Bill of Rights and assists Residents’ in exercising these rights.
• Understands and will adhere to all policies and procedures of Epworth Villa and the Flora Deen Martin Care and Study Center.
• Attends all staff in-service training and participates in job–related continuing education as required for this position.

Life Enrichment Assistant Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers, residents and their families in the English language.
• Must possess compassion, understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, families, and work effectively with staff.
• Must demonstrate an attitude of service to residents, family members, staff, and people from the community.

Life Enrichment Assistant Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma, some college preferred.
• Six months to one year in a geriatric care setting is preferred, or extreme desire to learn.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must maintain current Activities Director / Social Services certificate as required by State licensing agency or become certified within 90 days of hire date.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Aid, or a willingness to be certified within 120 days of first day of hire.
• Food Handler’s Certificate, CPR and First Aid certification.
• CNA certification/license required