Life Enrichment Assistant

Responsible to: Director of Life Enrichment

The Activities Assistant prefers to have 1 year of experience with elderly people living in long-term care settings, and must have a genuine interest in connecting with the elders with activities the elders themselves find meaningful.

To provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each elder.

Good physical and mental health. Turning, stooping, bending and stretching to assist residents. Must be able to push wheelchairs and Geri-chairs to and from activities. Must be able to walk moderate distances and be able to handle being outdoors in hot/cold weather conditions for brief periods of time.

Must have a genuine interest in geriatrics. Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, families and visitors. Must have attention to detail and a skill in identifying opportunities for improvement and planning for improvement for each individual elder.

Sit, stands and walks intermittently during working day. Subject to frequent interruptions. Works in well-lit and ventilated halls and rooms. May have to handle emergency situations.

• Responsible for working all scheduled days including holidays.
• Encourage elder participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Assist to carry out appropriate for elders who are bed bound and disoriented as part of the care plan and keep accurate records.
• Follow through with appropriate games and therapeutic activities, group or individual which are designed to reduce stress, loneliness and boredom.
• Obtain and help maintain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.

Wednesday through Friday 10am - 3:30pm