Hospitals and Health Care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
The Goodman Group, headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota, was founded in 1965, and is a recognized national leader in developing and managing senior living and health care communities, residential communities and commercial properties.
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Summary of Position
The Life Enrichment Assistant plays an integral role in the success of our team,
our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The
primary purpose of this position is to help facilitate day-to-day programs and
scheduled events.
Essential Job Functions
* Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Life Enrichment
programs.
* Facilitate scheduled activities with other departments.
* Promote positive interaction between residents, families, and community
groups.
* Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings.
* Adapt to match each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement
style.
* Assist in set up and break-down of special events.
* Support residents in transportation to appointments and outings.
* Communicate regularly with Director of Life Enrichment regarding needs and
concerns of residents.
* Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
* Preserve the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Critical Skills
* Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
* Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members,
visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
* Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people
within the facility.
* Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team
members, prospects, residents, and families.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience
* Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
* One + years of experience in social or recreational programming in Health
Care or related field preferred.
* Fluent in English, verbal and written.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to
blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous
chemicals.
Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
* Prolong periods of standing, walking community
* Must be able to lift, carry and pull up to 30 pounds at times
* Must be able to push up to 50 pounds at time
* Times when kneeling, crouching and reaching
* Alternate between standing and sitting
Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of
this position are:
* Executes tasks independently
* Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
* General computer literacy
Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:
* Ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found
in a typical office environment
* Times where you may work outdoors in varying weather conditions (e.g., if
there is a barbeque).
Other Requirements --
* Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, upon request
* Ability to work overtime as needed
Platinum Service®
Platinum Service® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered
in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous,
responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of
our Platinum Service® program.
Conclusion
All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies
and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and
procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to
convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it
is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,
responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in
this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities at any time.
Acknowledgement
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected
to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential
functions may be altered from time to time.
By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of
this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable
accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human
Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss
possible accommodations.
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