Life Enrichment Specialist (East Madison)
Life Enrichment Specialist (East Madison)
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Job Description
Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our senior living community facility team as a Life Enrichment Specialist. Our Life Enrichment Specialist provides therapeutic programs in which to encourage persons to maintain independence develop and pursue personal interest and social interactions.
-The position is a M-F AM shift with a need to be available to work occasionally on nights and weekends.
-This position works 80 hours every 2 weeks.
-Amazing benefits: Medical with a health reimbursement plan Dental Vision generous paid time off company paid holidays retirement savings plan and company paid life.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops organizes and implements activities geared toward programming with the assistance from other staff members as needed. Including one-on-one small and large group activities.
- Facilitates therapeutic programs in order to maintain or increase individual functioning levels and/or interest pursuits.
- Guides interested individuals to and from program locations as necessary.
- Demonstrates creativity in designing programs to promote a variety of techniques styles and individual preferences.
- Adapts programs to meet individual needs and/or interests.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in working with the elderly and/or disabled persons is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of state and federal regulations as they pertain to the areas.
- Effectively and correctly recognizes and understands a persons capacity for appropriate leisure/programs of varied nature and physical demand.
- Exercises independent judgment and make sound decisions.
- Plans organizes and prioritizes work load.
- Communicates effectively with the residents.
- Works within established policies and procedures.
- Works in a partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood Village.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING
- Previous experience in working with the elderly and/or disabled persons is preferred.
- Valid drivers license preferred.
- COTA recreation therapy or related education field preferred.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
