Life Enrichment Program Assistant

Join us at Southland Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities Full Time: Starting Pay: $13/hour Weekly pay Benefits Offered: Paid time off with ability to cash out 7 paid Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company Paid Life and Disability 401(k) with match Referral Bonus Program ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation, of life enrichment program under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment Programs. Assists with developing and maintaining life enrichment calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population including special occasions, individual, large, and small group activities. Actively promotes ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs to include during evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Assists in development and maintenance of a volunteer program which includes: screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers. Be an active participant in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending and participating in designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, as well as resident care conferences as directed by Director of Life Enrichment Programs. Participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines and directed by the Director of Life Enrichment Programs. Assists with coordination and delivery of life enrichment activities as indicated. Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships. Complies with established departmental financial plan. Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities. Operates within approved guidelines of the Life Enrichment department. Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives. Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the center. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Assists with administration of the Life Enrichment department in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Participates in nursing center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports. Attends and participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of changes in your field. Attends and participates in mandatory in-services. Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment. Honors patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints. Complies with Corporate Compliance Program. Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor. Complies with all Privacy & Security programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years or Qualified healthcare professional with a minimum of one year experience in a skilled nursing or similar care setting. OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course. Preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Southland Facebook As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties. We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work. Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia. We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people’s lives in the state of Georgia.