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

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

#INDADS

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

James Hardie

Mechanical Engineering Intern Job at James Hardie

...communities. For more information, visit . Summary As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a12-week paid...

Seek Now

Field Inspector 1099 Contractor Job at Seek Now

..., skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to provide accurate, impartial, and complete home and commercial property inspections. Our 1099 Field Inspectors are experienced claim handlers with the capability and desire to access and inspect steep, high roofs...

Air Sea Packing Group

Truck Driver/Mover Job at Air Sea Packing Group

...asset. More specifics: Properly load items onto the delivery truck. Safely control the functioning of a large box truck (... ...Neat, clean, and well-groomed. No CDL required (Class D-and straight truck driving experience mandatory-1 year preferred) Pass a pre...

Qualcomm

CPU Physical Design - Low Power Signoff Engineer Job at Qualcomm

...Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group CPU... ...Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead CPU design efforts with a critical impact across industries... ...constraints, verification, STA, and physical design; resolve issues independently....

Acara Solutions

Machinist / AM Technician Job at Acara Solutions

...quality parts. Operating and maintaining AM equipment, including 3D systems, Stratasys, Mark Forged, and FormLabs printers.... ...it when fabricating custom parts. Additive manufacturing (3D printing/scanning) skills. Computer literate and able to operate both...