Life Enrichment Assistant

What will I do as a Life Enrichment Assistant for The Wesley Community?

• Work with residents on a one-to-one, individualized activity plan and encourage residents to participate and engage in activity programs.
• Keep accurate records of the resident's participation in and response to the activities program. Assure that all resident life enrichment assessments, care-plans, quarterly reports and 1:1 interventions are complete within the required time frame. Making sure that documentation is informative and descriptive of the services provided and the resident's response to the service.
• Lead activity programs.
• Take resident's individual requests and add them to the request list. Try to accommodate to the best of your ability.
• Post the current activity schedule for the month where it is easily accessible to residents and staff. (Large Calendar)
• Schedule Calendar committee (For resident input), plan parties, exercise, and provide games/activities for the residents.
• Make routine visits to residents and provide assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
• Assist room-bound residents by visiting with them, writing letters, etc. as necessary.
• Provide sensory stimulation to residents, including one-to-one visitation, music, and readings
• Encourage the residents to continue their educational development through continuing education programming etc.

Life Enrichment Assistant Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Coursework in gerontology or Life Enrichment preferred.
• Previous experience working in an activity setting or with geriatric populations preferred.