LIFETIME ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT

Description :

Burnett Medical Center is looking for a Lifetime Enrichment Assistant to work in our nursing home.

SHIFT & HOURS : Every Friday and every other weekend, 9am to 5 : 30pm (0.4 FTE or 32 hours per pay period)

RESPONSIBILITIES : Assists Activities Coordinator with group activities to help provide opportunities to meet the social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and therapeutic recreational needs and interests of the residents. Visits with residents on one-to-one basis. Participates in the completion of charting and maintenance of attendance records. Will drive LTC van at times.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent with experience in a recreation setting preferred.
• Formal training in a Lifetime Enrichment Leadership training program preferred.
• Must have a basic understanding of the needs of elderly and have an empathetic approach to persons living in a long-term care setting.
• Understands the needs of persons who are either ill or limited in some way.
• Have a willingness to, and aptitude for, working with a variety of people.
• Have a basic knowledge of a variety of activities; must exhibit the ability to give instructions to others and to lead.
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation; pleasant and friendly personality.
• Prior experience working in a long term care facility preferred.

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