Life Enrichment Assistant Job at Appledorn Assisted Living Center South, Holland, MI

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  • Appledorn Assisted Living Center South
  • Holland, MI

Job Description

Come join the Appledorn team for a rewarding opportunity! Part time position available! Purpose of the Life Enrichment Assistant: Life Enrichment Assistant is primarily involved in supporting the life enrichment program in our memory care neighborhood. The Life Enrichment Assistant works under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator, yet independently leads activities in the memory care neighborhood. Essential Functions:

  • Familiarity with the GEMS: Positive Approach to Dementia Care
  • Establishes GEM boxes for resident active engagement for persons with Dementia
  • Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality
  • Direct interaction with individual, small and large groups of residents in the memory care neighborhood
  • Develops and leads activities for residents of the memory care neighborhood
  • Group activities – exercise, music, reminisce, etc.
  • Crafts
  • Manicures
  • Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary to meet the goals and objectives of this living center.
General Responsibilities:
  • Be a good will ambassador for this living center
  • Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills”
  • Participate in training opportunities
  • Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor
  • Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts
  • Report to work as scheduled
  • Treat all residents with dignity and respect
  • Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive or behavioral)
  • Communicate any change in condition to the Shift Supervisor
  • Comply with infection control protocols
  • Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook
Qualifications:
  • Life Enrichment Assistant is selected based on such factors as a positive and respectful attitude toward persons with Dementia.
  • Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
  • Education and experience relevant to working with frail elderly, as well as elderly having dementia (Including Alzheimer’s disease).
  • Course work or experience in Gerontology.
  • Compassion for serving frail elderly population.
  • Innovative and creative thinking processes, ability to read, write and carry out directions.
  • Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening.
Hourly range $13-$15/hour Part time

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