Life Enrichment & Activities Assistant
Company: Byron Center Manor
Location: Byron Center
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionLife Enrichment Assistant Job SummaryThis
position leads daily activities for all residents at BCM.Life
Enrichment Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
- Post daily schedule and menu.
- Read communication notes.
- Gather residents in preparation for all activities.
- Lead daily activities according to the schedule listed on the
monthly calendar.
- Follow resident hydration guidelines.
- Assist residents in dining area at meal time (serve, feed (East
only) and eat with them).
- Prepare for afternoon activities.
- Assist Life Enrichment Supervisor with organized seasonal
holiday functions (Mother's Day Tea, Father's Day Open House,
etc.).
- Submit proposal for monthly activity calendar and present to
Life Enrichment Supervisor by 15th of month.
- Create and execute monthly changes in dcor, which are approved
by Life Enrichment Supervisor.
- Organize and conduct resident council and menu meetings.
- Keep an updated birthday list and ensure resident's doors are
decorated.
- Plant and maintain neighborhood gardens.
- Return pop cans as assigned. Turn in collected money to Life
Enrichment Supervisor.
- Chart daily activities for each resident.
- Pet Care.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
- Miscellaneous tasks as assigned.Life Enrichment Assistant
Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year of experience working with the elderly, is
preferred.
- Must have good references from previous employers.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to work every other weekend (required)
- Great communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
- Good conversation skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Able to work independently with little supervision.
- Able to maintain organized logs of activities and services
provided.
- Physically capable of doing work that requires standing,
lifting, bending, and pushing.
- Patient and calm, especially in difficult situations.
- Reliable, compassionate, and willing to serve others.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Keywords: Byron Center Manor, Grand Rapids , Life Enrichment & Activities Assistant, Other , Byron Center, Michigan
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