Life Enrichment Assistant

Description:

St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Laconia, NH is looking for an experienced, full-time Life Enrichment Assistant to join our management team. Full-Time -37.5 hours per week- hours are 8am to 4pm Occasionally working 11am to 7pm when there is a evening activity. Includes a work every other weekend requirement. St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Laconia, NH, is a 51-bed skilled nursing facility offering short and long-term care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where residents are cared for according to their individual needs. We are proud to be a part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire's continuum of care. We are a 5-star facility and a proud recipient of the Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award for overall satisfaction. Full time Benefits; Outstanding and affordable healthcare plan options with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to reimburse most of your out of pocket expenses. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Earn additional pay of $2400 per year, if you are enrolled in another employer-sponsored health insurance plan Critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan and pet insurance available Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Flexible Spending Account 401K Plan, with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

Life Enrichment Assistant Job Responsibilities:

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and implementing, the Activity Programs in this facility, under the supervision of the Director of Activities Oversee planned activities during the absence of the Director Assist in coordinating programs and activities with other departments, as necessary Assist in chaperoning activities outside of the facility as needed Assist in transportation for field trips, when necessary Recommend to the director the equipment and supply needs of the department

Requirements:

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent Must be an LNA (preferred) or willing to become an LNA Requires an aptitude for training in areas of Enriching Resident's lives Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner Need an understanding of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the elderly All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap.