Life enrichment assistant

Exciting opportunity at LindenGrove Waukesha for a Life Enrichment Assistant [Art, Music or Rec Therapist preferred]

1. Leads resident council meetings, maintaining/sharing minutes through appropriate channels and resources.
2. Will report any unusual resident’s behavior and health concerns to nursing staff.
3. Maintains order and cleanliness in activity areas.
4. Identifies and attends appropriate approved educational in-services.
5. Treats residents, family and staff with dignity and respect.
6. Maintains confidentiality
7. Researches and supports supply fulfillment for life enrichment activities.
8. Ability to complete assessments, care plans and documentation.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Commitment to quality programs and services for all patients.
2. Excellent communications and human relation skills.
3. Ability to relate well to the patients, families, staff, churches and the community in general.
4. Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
5. Ability to exercise independent judgement, make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.
6. Courteous and tactful
7. Ability to work independently
8. Reliability and flexibility in scheduling
9. Ability to establish rapport with residents
10. Ability to tolerate interruptions
11. Ability to understand and follow directions
12. Ability to read, write, add, and subtract
13. Ability to lead large and small group activities and get involved, i.e. wear costumes, use props, etc.
14. Ability to document care and services, formulate goals and care plans
15. Ability to organize and work effectively with others
16. Ability to walk, stand or push wheelchairs for long periods
17. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and twist
18. Ability to set up and take down tables and chairs
19. Ability to load and unload wheelchairs from a vehicle
20. Good personal hygiene
21. Free of police record related to misappropriation, abuse or other offenses prohibited by law.
22. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
23. Must have auto insurance with Marquardt minimum coverage requirements.
24. Ability to efficiently utilize common word processing, electronic calendars, email and other required CPU programs.