Life Enrichment Assistant

Life Enrichment Assistant

Part Time - Evenings: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, plus every other weekend from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Be appreciated for what you do, all on a beautiful campus with a family atmosphere.

The Pines at Davidson is hiring a PT Life Enrichment Assistant. The Life Enrichment Assistant will support the overall well-being and quality of life for residents/clients by facilitating engaging activities and programs. This role requires a compassionate individual who can create a positive environment and encourage social interaction and personal growth. You are responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for memory care, skilled nursing, and/or assisted living residents.  

Who we are

The Pines at Davidson is a premier continuing care retirement community serving seniors who are living their best lives in a supportive and comprehensive residential and healthcare care setting. From our fitness room with heated swimming pool to our social activities to our multiple dining options for residents, The Pines is a place where you will be proud to work alongside our many dedicated top-of-the-industry team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off for full-time team members.

Who you are

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High School Diploma (Required)
2. Activity Director Certified (ADC) through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is not required but preferred
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Ability to engage and motivate individuals of varying abilities and cognitive function.
5. Have empathetic nature, patience, and compassion.
6. Must have basic computer skills.
7. Must be able to commit to at least 8 hours per month to work.

What you would do at The Pines

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Facilitate group and individual activities, including arts and crafts, games, exercise, and educational programs.
2. Keep immediate supervisor, Health Center Life Enrichment Manager, informed of progress and problem areas. Communicate daily with Life Enrichment team members.
3. Ensures accurate, timely, professional, and legible documentation for assigned caseload. Maintain accurate records of resident participation, preferences, and changes in behavior. Document programs daily.
4. Work closely with the life enrichment team and with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, therapists, and caregivers, to ensure holistic care and integrated support for residents.
5. Help prepare materials and set up activity spaces before programs, ensuring that all necessary supplies are organized and ready for use. Ensure a safe environment for residents during activities, being mindful of their physical and emotional well-being.
6. Engage with residents during activities, providing encouragement, support, and companionship. Foster a positive and inclusive environment.
7. Adhere to resident confidentiality guidelines and assist the department with resident advocacy, upholding residents’ rights.
8. Stay up to date on current evidence-based practices and your continuing education requirements to ensure quality services are provided and continuing education—it’s essential for providing top-notch service and ensuring quality in your practice.
9. Provides back-up activities/coverage to skilled nursing neighborhoods and assisted living neighborhoods as needed and on scheduled holidays to work. Assist supervisor with duties as assigned including ability to provide programming to additional units assigned for holiday coverage or coverage in general. 
10. Leverage your creativity to develop programs that align with the budget while being a responsible steward of residents' funds
11. Assists and participates in special unit events for health care, assisted living, and memory support units (seasonal parties, family socials, etc.)
12. Attend monthly Life Enrichment meetings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS DETERMINED USING WORKSHEET): (Include Vision, Language, Hearing, Range of Motion, Lifting Capacity, Sitting/Standing, etc.) 

Visual acuity and manual dexterity required for paperwork and activity programming.  Communication and assessment responsibilities require clear, audible speech, good vision, acute sense of smell, sensitive use of touch, and normal hearing.  Requires ability to lift or move tables, chairs, equipment, or supplies, and ability to push non-ambulatory residents in wheelchairs/Geri-chairs. This position may require lifting and physical assistance with residents. Flexibility in scheduling may be necessary to accommodate special events and family involvement.