Life Enrichment Assistant

• Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion.
• Our community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
• The Life Enrichment Assistant will manage the overall planning, implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident activities at Peaceful Pines Senior Living.
• The Life Enrichment Assistant will assist in designing safe and effective programs to meet the following dimensions of residents' personal health: physical, spiritual, social, mental, and intellectual.
• This role will provide entertainment, relaxation, fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.
• This position will work closely with the Life Enrichment Coordinator to establish a well-rounded volunteer program.
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: Follow the monthly activity calendar for residents, as established by Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Assist with posting daily activities and make personal contact to encourage participation.
• Maintain appearance of and schedule for activity areas.
• Assist in carrying out one-to-one resident engagement program.
• Assist with promoting mutually beneficial interaction between residents and families, schools, senior centers, and other community groups.
• Assist with volunteer program, recognize volunteers, and train/supervise other activity assistants as directed by Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Assist with orientation of new staff members regarding Life Enrichment activities and procedures as directed by Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Assist with activity assessments for each resident and provide resident interest information to staff as required.
• Help orientate new residents to programs, other residents, and the community.
• Assist with transportation and drive the Community vehicle for activities and appointments as needed.
• Assist with recognition of resident birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Meet department standards for quality service Must be physically present at the assigned work location at the assigned times Regular and punctual attendance required Assist with driving community vehicles for resident outings and scenic drives.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Compassionate spirit, flexibility, and a lively enthusiasm for working with the elderly. High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be at least 21 years of age. This position will include evening hours and a weekend rotation. HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email hrdept@hmecompanies.net Must be able to pass background check