Life Enrichment Assistant - (Part-Time)

The Dominion Difference!

Want to be a part of a team whose calling and purpose is to honor God through service to seniors? Our unique faith-based, culture-first model provides a supportive and engaging work environment. Join team Dominion and take advantage of the Dominion Senior Living career pathway program for an opportunity to earn an additional $1 per hour in compensation the first year, and additional annual increases based on performance ratings.

We offer Lucrative and Exciting Benefits:

• Time and a Half on Holidays

• Direct Deposit

Essential Duties:

• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards for Life Enrichment.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships and two-way communication with residents and resident representatives; observes residents for significant changes and adverse reactions or conditions on an on-going basis and submits information for resident records on an informative and timely basis.

• Keeps the Life Enrichment Director informed regarding any unusual incidents or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.

• Follows changes as directed by the Life Enrichment Director in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepares for the shift by reviewing information/reports and setting up the work area(s) in a timely manner.

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing teams, and other related departments in planning activities.

• Fulfills responsibilities for assisting and enhancing the resident activity program to provide social stimulation and social interaction, as well as spiritual enhancement among residents and team.

• Assists in developing a written plan of monthly activities and publishing a monthly activities calendar.

• Cultivates leisure time activities such as games, arts, crafts, movies, etc.

• Assists in developing activities that enhance physical exercise such as bowling, walks, etc.

• Leads daily exercise classes for residents and provides hydration afterward.

• Assists in coordinating special events with marketing.

• Assists with maintaining and storing inventory and supplies in a designated area with clear and labeled bins, ensuring easy access by team members.

• Keeps the work areas organized in a safe, neat, and orderly manner throughout the program and at its conclusion.

• Assists in gaining team assistance and participation with programs.

• Helps coordinate in-house special events open to families and friends, e.g., special parties, holiday meals, etc.

• Assists in decorating the community with a monthly theme.

• Assists in assessing and updating the residents' lifestyle needs and set measurable goals with observable approaches.

• Involves the resident's family in planning activities when possible.

• Assists in maintaining and enhancing the volunteer program and the training and support of volunteers.

• Encourages hobbies and crafts and assists in preparing materials.

• Assists in compiling and maintaining an activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.

• Assists in obtaining information concerning the residents' backgrounds to better provide activities to meet their needs.

• Assists in providing library service for residents through cooperation with the local library.

• Drives bus to activities and appointments.

• Assists with coordination of transportation for residents in conjunction with the Health and Wellness director.

• Assists in keeping Life Enrichment within budget by controlling waste.

• Assists other departments with programming and activities as needed.

• Notifies the Life Enrichment Director when supplies are needed.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirement:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A minimum of one year's experience working with seniors is preferred.

• Must have a creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.

• Must possess a current and valid driver's license and have the ability to meet approved driver requirements.

• Approved criminal background check, physical, drug screen, and TB skin test is required.

• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

• Dominion Senior Living is proud to be a drug-free workplace. Employment with Dominion is contingent upon the successful passing of a pre-employment drug screen.

Application Process: A review of all applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must apply electronically through our applicant tracking system via the company careers page. The application should include the submission of a cover letter that highlights the candidate's interest in the role and experience that meets the requirements of the position, an updated resume, and the names, current company name, title, e-mail address, and phone number of three professional references.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or executive search firms.

EEO Principles

The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity as well as compliance with the law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other legally protected status or characteristic in the state in which a team member is employed by the Company. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment.