Life Enrichment Assistant, Full-Time

Covenant Living Communities and Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Batavia, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, scheduling, and implementing life enrichment programs and special events for residents. Lead social, educational, and exercise activities while monitoring and charting resident well-being.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess creativity, organizational, customer service, communication, and time management skills. You are able to teach, use, or learn various crafts and related equipment, and you are detail-oriented.

Must Have Skills for ATS

arts and crafts

customer service

communication

time management

Job Description

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The purpose of this position is to assist in all departmental and resident activities for SNF, AL, and Residential Living, and to
provide assistance to residents on an individual and group basis.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of life enrichment programs.
  • Assists in the set-up and decorating for special events. Special events may include activities centered around a theme such as: Mother’s Day, Christmas, and may require extra time and/or attention.
  • Assists in the set-up of rooms, materials, and furnishings for programs. Also assists in clean-up following the event.
  • Leads programs, such as exercise, educational, arts and crafts and social events.
  • Records attendance as necessary.
  • Operates and maintains equipment.
  • Maintains bulletin boards, prepares materials, and distributes calendar of events.
  • Observes resident conditions on an on-going basis including mental state and general well-being or changes in residents’ physical condition, and reports to the Life Enrichment Coordinator and other personnel, as appropriate.
  • Charts residents’ progress and general observations of residents for medical records as assigned. Participates in Care Planning of Care Center residents.
  • Transports residents to and from Activities programs.
  • Accompanies residents on outside trips and activities.
  • Assists in the transportation of residents in case of fire, disaster or emergency evacuation according to procedure.
  • Engage in one-on-one visits with healthcare residents.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Preferred Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience: Entry Level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

  • Creativity and the ability to teach, to use, or learn to use various crafts and related equipment.
  • Organizational, customer service, communication and time management skills.
  • Detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
  • Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions
  • Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
  • Clarity of Vision:
    • For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
    • For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
    • For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

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Compensation Pay Range:

$15.00 - $18.91 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $15.00 - $18.91 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Employer paid group term life and disability

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

  • 403(b) with a 3% employer match

  • Fitness center use at most facilities.

  • Various voluntary benefits:

    • Life, AD&D

    • Tuition assistance and scholarships

    • Employee assistance program

    • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program

    • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Covenant Living Communities and Services

CovenantCare at Home is an award-winning, non-profit, licensed Home Health agency. It provides Medicare Home Health and Personal Assistance at home. It is the Home Health agency in the Covenant Church's family of services. And, it is affiliated with Covenant Retirement Communities, which are among the ministries of the national Covenant Church. CovenantCare at Home is a product of a Christian heritage of service. It is a home care agency that makes a difference in the lives of its clients and their families. Our skilled, Home Health professionals customize plans of care that are developed in collaboration with physicians, other members of your health care, and your specific needs and desires. CovenantCare's Hospice Care has two simple objectives: improve the qulaity of life for those facing a life-limiting illness while providing much needed education and support for their loved ones. In doing so, we manage symptoms and pain in a way that provides comfort while the patient can benefit from the company of their loved ones. We offer, Home Health, Hospice, Pallaitve Care, and Private Duty services. The Company delivers on its brand promise: Exceptional care. At home. Our promise. The Company delivers on its brand promise: Exceptional care. At home. Our promise.
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