Life Enrichment Assistant-Level 1 Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Life Enrichment Assistant-Level 1 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 2993 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169 Life Enrichment Assistant-Level 1 at NHC HealthCare Lexington NHC Healthcare Lexington, located at 2993 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia, SC is looking for an Life Enrichment Assistant-Level 1 to join our team in clinically assessing patient’s needs to create the best individualized and therapeutic programs designed to enhance the best quality of life, as well as other duties as request. Applicant must have a desire to work with seniors, be compassionate, caring, and creative. The ideal candidate must be energetic and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as it relates to programming in long term care. Specifically, you are responsible for: Assessing patients to determine their therapeutic needs and providing those needs and interest through individualized person-centered programs. Provide programs to meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, intellectual, and/or spiritual needs of patients while providing an atmosphere of enjoyment Maintain all required records Maintain good public relations with the community by contacting and informing local clubs, businesses, schools, etc. of center services and goals Attending center meetings as required Be aware of the NHC standards and abide by the Better Way promises Be aware of and follow all state, federal, company and center policies and procedures Be aware of and follow HIPAA regulations Other important skills are: Sense of humor with the ability to laugh at success and failure Must be self-motivated, creative with a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm with a willingness to learn innovative ideas and skills Possess patience and good organizational skills, assertiveness and be a conscientious person Present a professional appearance. Flexibility in working hours so that weekend or evening events may be provided. Must be a TEAM player. There is no “I” in team.

Requirements:

Must have experience in MDS 3.0, care planning, and documentation Must be able to work with family members, partners, and the community Must have High School Diploma or GED. Qualified recreation specialist for activities professional who is eligible for certification by a recognized body or two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years (one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting), OR has completed a training course approved by the state Benefits Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance 401k with generous company contributions Competitive Pay Tuition Reimbursement Advancement Opportunities If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC’s values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/lexington/ EOE Experience Required Must have experience in MDS 3.0, care planning, and documentation Qualified recreation specialist for activities professional who is eligible for certification by a recognized body or two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years (one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting), OR has completed a training course approved by the state Skills Preferred Training –

Recreation Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Leader:

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization