Life Enrichment Specialist (East Madison)

Life Enrichment Specialist

We are Called to serve a thriving community of seniors that live with dignity, connection and purpose.

Fully embraces a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:

• Compassion : We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.
• Faith : We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.
• Inclusion : We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.
• Integrity : We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers.
• Dedication : We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.

Essential Responsibilities of a Life Enrichment Specialist (including but not limited to):

• Completes documentation and assessments per Oakwood guidelines as well as state and federal regulations including initial life enrichment evaluation and assessment including past and present leisure interests and documenting progress notes as applicable.
• Coordinates and/or assists with development of the monthly life enrichment calendars.
• Assists with the orientation and education of new staff on life enrichment.
• Recognizes the needs of the individual to encourage and motivate him/her to pursue and maintain leisure interests whether it is in a group, independent, and/or one-on-one setting.
• Develops, organizes, and implements therapeutic programs that meet individual functioning levels, leisure interests and needs.
• Maintains orderliness/cleanliness in leisure areas/rooms and storage areas.
• Assists interested individuals to and from program locations, as necessary.
• Completes assigned and scheduled programs and setup with necessary materials/equipment, in order to implement programs.
• Works with, trains and supervises assigned volunteers to assist with programs.
• Demonstrates creativity and adaptability in designing programs, to promote a variety of techniques, styles and individual preferences.
• Adapts programs to meet individual needs and/or interests.
• Cleans-up and re-organizes areas following programs.
• Maintains department records which include but are not limited to: daily attendance records, individual history and assessment information, individual goals/approaches, and other record keeping as assigned.
• Engages with interdisciplinary team members, family members, and volunteers who are involved with specific individuals.
• Attends in-services and/or workshops as assigned or approved by the supervisor.
• Performs other similar duties as needed.

Essential Qualifications for a Life Enrichment Specialist:

• Recognizes and understands a person's need for leisure/programs of varied nature based on health condition, functioning level, and individual interest.
• Demonstrates a wide variety of knowledge and skills in the principles/techniques for programming all types of groups for individuals.
• Works within established policies and procedures.
• Has deep knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to the areas.
• Exercises independent judgment and makes sound decisions.
• Demonstrates and adheres to maintaining confidential information.
• Relates well to the elderly; recognizes and understands the different stages of aging and age-related changes.
• Works collaboratively in a partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork to meet the mission of Oakwood.
• Transport residents safely with assistive devices or wheelchair.
• Shows a willingness to work flexible hours, which include evenings, holidays, and weekends, as scheduled.

Experience, Education, and/or Training:

• Previous experience in working with the elderly and/or disabled persons is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and CDL are preferred but not required.
• COTA, recreation therapy, or related education field preferred

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