Life Enrichment Assistant- Part-time
Mary Immaculate Healthcare Services
- Cambridge, MA
- Permanent
- Part-time
As a member of the Programs Department, the Life Enrichment Assistant
- coordinates programming to include educational, social, recreational, health, and religious/spiritual components for residents and their guest(s).
- drives the residence's van and car for trips as needed.
- Adhere to policies and procedures of Youville, as well as policies specific to the department
- Adhere to safety and health regulations and policies
- Assist in emergencies that occur in the residence
- Meet and exceed Youville's standards for hospitality and services
- Incorporate the mission and philosophy of Youville into daily tasks
- Demonstrate sensitive communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality
- Organize and complete tasks effectively
- Report changes in resident behavior or unusual circumstances to Director
- Perform all duties in a manner consistent with regulations set forth by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
- Participate in continuing education as required by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder
- Youville, in accordance with its mission, is committed to environmental sustainability and the promotion of a healthier environment. All staff are required to be good stewards of the environment by conserving energy and water resources, appropriately segregating solid, recycling, and bio-hazardous waste streams, and following all procedures for safe use of chemicals in the workplace
- Supervise residents and participants in programs offered by the Programs Department
- Supervise the Programs Assistant along with other staff, volunteers, and students involved with the Programs Department
- Set up for programs, may require moving furniture and escorting residents in wheelchairs
- Develop, implement, and evaluate all programs offered at Youville in order to address the physical, social, educational and spiritual needs of each resident
- Assist with coordination of employee related events
- Promote and communicate programming through using a variety of approaches (includes monthly and daily calendars, fliers, invitations, and posters)
- Assist in publication of monthly newsletters
- Assist in development and implementation of evaluation tools, such as surveys, attendance records, etc.
- Maintain budget with Director of Programs and submit all expenses for programs to Programs Director
- Participate in Program Committee meetings to address comments from residents and family members
- Assist Director of Programs in supervising the Resident Salon Services for residents' use. Manage billing to resident accounts, oversee booking of resident appointments
- Participate in Programs team and quarterly meetings
- Assist the Director of Programs with the annual Resident & Family Satisfaction Survey
- Assist the Director of Programs with transportation services and concierge shopping for residents and drives the Youville van and car for trips as needed.
- Understand the rights and needs of older adults
- Communicate clearly with residents, staff, and families
- Lift 50 lbs, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, push and pull as required *
- One year of experience relating to care giving for older adults
- Educational background should include training in needs of older adults
- Experience in implementing programming (recreational, social, religious/spiritual) in assisted living or related program for older adults
Possess good communication skills in English:
- Able to interact well with coworkers and residents
- Sensitive listening skills, good comprehension, effective speaking ability
- Reading and writing at level needed to fulfill job
Ability to think clearly, assess and follow up in an appropriate and sensitive manner.
Must be patient and understanding of individual needs of residents and staff. These include physical, emotional and spiritual needs as related to the process of aging and adjustment to an assisted living setting.Summary:Covenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.Our Core Values:CompassionWe show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.IntegrityWe promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.CollaborationWe work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.ExcellenceWe deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.