Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant

Description

Welcome to the next generation in Senior Living, The Spring Living!

Welcome to The Springs Living!  Your position is an important part of our mission at TSL.  Our purpose is to change the way people think, feel and experience senior living.  We want to move the needle, make it better, and make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and each other.  We spend a significant part of our lives in our “job” so let’s make that time count.

Because our residents deserve the best, you will be held to a high standard for quality and customer service. The position and responsibilities you are assuming is the Life Enrichment Assistant for our community.  Your position is critical to the satisfaction of our residents and to our mission of helping people  Live Life to its Fullest .  Your responsibilities are to lead and promote activities and opportunities that facilitate socialization, emotional well-being, and fun for our residents.

Job Description

We are looking for a cheerful, optimistic, organized, and motivated person who loves to enrich the lives of seniors. This position is specifically responsible for implementing meaningful and appropriate activities for our residents in memory care. Necessary characteristics and skills for this position include : presenting a professional appearance, maintaining confidentiality, excellent verbal communications abilities, high standard of ethics and integrity, the ability to work with seniors suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, and creativity in carrying out community activities.

This position is for an independent worker who will take the lead in encouraging resident participation and have sensitivity to the resident's individual needs, as well as being a team player who loves to collaborate.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the preparation and distribution a professional monthly activity calendar.
• Informs residents of daily activities with flyers, announcements, postings, etc.
• Assist with the tasteful decoration of community routinely as well as for special events, holidays, and seasons.
• Lead activities and effectively encourage residents to attend activities.
• Assure that activities are offered as scheduled or, if cancelled, that appropriate alternatives are offered.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Upholds The Springs Living AIM Values
• Demonstrates safe working practices at all times
• Listens effectively and provides clear, concise, and accurate verbal and written information including all relevant documentation
• Cooperates with others to effectively and efficiently achieve goals and resolve problems
• Maintains a professional image to residents and fellow co-workers, in words, actions, and appearance
• Adheres to community dress policy
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of our residents and staff at all times
• Meets the needs and wishes of customers (residents, staff, and families) appropriately by being prompt, polite, professional, and personal
• Makes the best decision based on information while resisting the influence of peer pressure and emotions
• Consistently reports to work on-time and completes scheduled shifts
• Adaptable and willing to change in order to ensure success
• Completes all assigned duties efficiently and accurately
• Attends education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations
• Drives community vehicles safely to and from required destinations and according to schedule
• Works safely and follow protocols for assuring a safe work environment
• Performs other duties as assigned by Life Enrichment Director

Qualifications

Previous experience in senior housing, working with cognitively or memory declined seniors is preferred

Working knowledge of MS Office applications

Valid Driver's License and experience driving passenger van / bus is preferred

Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Referral program

Schedule :

Various Days / Times

Ability to commute / relocate :

Butte, MT 59701 : Reliably commute or (Required)

Work Location : In person

We are hiring for a part-time position for a life enrichment assistant in our memory care. This position is for various days / times.