Life Enrichment Therapy Assistant

Life Enrichment Therapy Assistant

Come join our Life Enrichment team if you enjoy performing responsible and interactive work supporting the planning and delivery of therapeutic and recreational activities for residents. Work involves assisting with daily group and individual programs that promote residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being while fostering independence and engagement. The Life Enrichment Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of the Life Enrichment Therapy Manager and/or Lead Life Enrichment Therapist to enhance residents' quality of life through meaningful interaction, companionship, and person-centered programming.

Provide residents with comfort, companionship, and engagement through daily group, individual, and independent activities that promote enjoyment, independence, and well-being.

Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing Life Enrichment programs under the direction of the Life Enrichment Therapy Manager and/or Lead Life Enrichment Therapist.

Lead or assist with a variety of activities such as arts, music, games, exercise, religious services, community outings, and special events, adapting programs to meet resident interests and abilities.

Encourage and support resident participation while fostering peer interaction and monitoring individual needs during programs.

Escort residents to and from activities and community events, ensuring safety and promoting positive interactions.

Assist in organizing and maintaining activity areas, equipment, and supplies; create and update calendars, attendance records, and daily documentation.

Deliver mail, newspapers, and materials to residents and ensure safety measures, including accessible call lights, are maintained.

Collaborate with volunteers, beauticians, and other departments to coordinate schedules and ensure smooth delivery of services.

Assist in planning and executing special events, holiday celebrations, and fundraising activities that enhance resident quality of life.

Communicate observations regarding resident participation, interests, and needs to supervisors for inclusion in care planning.

Participate in departmental meetings, staff training, and quality improvement initiatives.

Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic recreation and activity programming that supports the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of residents.

Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions with attention to detail, accuracy, and resident-centered outcomes.

Apply basic knowledge of medical terminology, resident care practices, and long-term care regulations when planning and delivering activities.

Comply with all federal, state, and facility health care and safety regulations, including infection control, resident rights, and confidentiality requirements.

Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with residents, families, volunteers, and staff from multiple departments.

Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, peers, supervisors, and community partners.

Demonstrate compassion, patience, and understanding when working with residents who have physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.

Apply appropriate intervention and redirection techniques when assisting residents who display difficult or changing behaviors.

Organize and prioritize work effectively to support the preparation, implementation, and documentation of activity programs.

Utilize computer programs such as Google Docs, Sheets, and PointClickCare to record attendance, prepare materials, and complete assigned documentation.

Exercise initiative and creativity in assisting with group and individual activities that meet resident interests and ability levels.

Represent Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in a professional and courteous manner when assisting with community programs or resident outings.

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in all resident and staff interactions.

Work is performed primarily within a skilled nursing facility environment, including resident rooms, activity areas, and common spaces, with occasional duties in outdoor or off-site community settings.

Regular exposure to moderate noise levels, cleaning agents, and variable environmental conditions when assisting with resident outings or community events.

Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing throughout the workday.

Must frequently lift or move residents and objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices as necessary.

Involves regular physical activity, including setting up and taking down activity areas, moving tables, chairs, and equipment, and assisting residents with mobility and positioning.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requires manual dexterity, gripping, and grasping for handling activity materials, equipment, and office supplies.

Must be able to drive a facility vehicle and escort residents or large groups to various community events within the county.

Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges; must be able to perceive and respond to verbal and nonverbal cues from residents and staff.

Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing, smell, touch, and color differentiation to monitor resident safety and environmental conditions.

Work may occasionally require evening, weekend, or holiday hours to accommodate special programs or events.

Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases is considered high; compliance with facility infection control and safety procedures is required.