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Life Enrichment Assistant
Status: Part-time
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday
Shift:Days
Location: Ovation Sienna Hills, St. George Utah 84780
Employee Perks:
Employee meal credit
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Employee assistance program featuring freecounseling services, financial coaching, legal servicesand more
Generous PTO policy
401K retirement plan with employer contributions
Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, and developing, the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Life Enrichment Director, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This job descriptions encompasses the responsibilities for the IL, AL, or MC Life Enrichment director.
Responsibilities
Assist in Planning, organizing, and implementing the activity programs for the designated property. May be specifically for a Memory Care, Assisted Living or Independent Living
Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing all volunteers and ensure volunteers are screened and supervised according to Avamere policy.
Assist to Develop and distribute monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family members. Post activities calendar in public area.
Coordinate and schedule outside vendors and presenters and ensure that their material is appropriate; and the form of presenting is appropriate
Participate in community event planning with marketing staff.
Arrange transportation for events, activities, and outings. May assist the concierge with doctors' appointments when necessary.
Ensure proper transportation for resident activities. Including driving Avamere vehicles and participating in required orientation and on-going training for safe driving
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity suggestions as directed by the LED.
Review all resident care plans on a quarterly basis for accuracy regarding the activities department and to recognize the ability and needs of the residents as directed by the LED.
Make routine visits to residents and provide one-on-one visits to those residents who may not participate in regular activities
Monitor staff to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, waste and/or abuse to the Executive Director.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information
Always Promote the company in a positive manner
Adhere to all standards in employee handbook (cell phones, computer use, dress code, etc.)
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the Community
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, high school diploma. Higher education experience preferred but not necessary
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years' experience in a social or recreation program or have similar amount of experience working in a health care setting
Must have service-related experience
Facility Information
Ovation Sienna Hills Retirement Community, in St. George Utah, is a place to re-energize, explore, and engage at your own pace in one of the nation's most beautiful resort towns. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care at Ovation Sienna Hills are inspired by life and St. George's amazing location and atmosphere.
The Luxury Retirement Community consists of 300 apartments and 25 villas. Independent Living is offered in 150 apartments. As residents look for more support, they will find 150 suites of Assisted Living and Memory Care rooms.
Our Mission: To enhance the life of every person we serve
Supports and maintains The Avamere Family of Companies Core Values:
