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Tabitha Hiring for Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant – Part Time at Lincoln, NE Full Time
Job Description
Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities Assistant – Part Time
Location
US-NE-Lincoln
US-NE-Lincoln
| ID | 2023-14406 | Type | Hidden (2052) | Work Hours | Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm | Weekend Rotation | 4 hours every other Saturday-varied hours | Hours Per Week | 20 | Shift | Day |
Overview
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS
TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Assistant contributes to the wellbeing of Tabitha’s Seniors/clients/residents (hereinafter “Seniors/clients”) by heading up programs of Life Enrichment which provide stimulation or solace; promote each Senior/client’s self-respect, self-expression, personal responsibility and choice. The Life Enrichment Assistant encourages Seniors/clients to exercise their abilities through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional challenges. This position provides assistance and positive feedback to the CNAs. TEAMember will complete other assignments as directed by their supervisor. Each of these areas is vitally important to Tabitha’s ability to meet the goal of providing optimum care to Tabitha’s Seniors/clients. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. As a result, the TEAmember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with, coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, develops, organizes and implements group and individual Life Enrichment for Seniors/clients to exercise their abilities through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional challenges.
- Plans, develops, organizes and implements individualized Life Enrichment activities which meet needs identified and that are based on past interests, current abilities, and any assessed new interests of the Senior/client.
- Assists Senior/clients to and from Life Enrichment as needed.
- Develops new tools to better meet the Seniors/clients and TEAMember needs to aide in the success of Life Enrichment.
- Communicates effectively with Seniors/clients, families, TEAMembers and support services to achieve elder/client goals and meet service expectations.
- Develops Life Enrichment which utilizes community resources.
Initiates one-to-one contact with Seniors/clients to develop relationships and assess mental, physical and emotional status.
BENEFITS:
- Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
- Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
- Free on-site TEAMember clinic
- Wellness program
Qualifications
COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including terminology related to the job. Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; provide instruction to others; read and understand a plan of care or service plan, policies, procedures or other similar documentation; interact successfully with elders/clients/caregivers; hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings; compose professional e-mails or other written communication; prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job; and interact with coworkers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Physical Life Enrichment is required including physical participation in Life Enrichment( i.e. walking, stooping, crouching, standing for long periods of time, etc.) as well as carrying equipment and assisting residents to and from Life Enrichment. May involved working with persons with special needs, i.e. illness, disabilities, upset emotions, and at times, hostility. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 50 – pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.
AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Gerontology, or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of six months experience working with elders.
CREDENTIALS: Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements
EEO Disability/Veteran
“Tabitha Health Care Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices and decisions including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and the termination of employment.
Furthermore, Tabitha Health Care Services will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Please contact Tabitha Health Care Services Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.
As a government contractor, the organization has adopted written Affirmative Action Plans for women and minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. These plans will be revised on an annual basis. Tabitha Health Care Services is committed to making a good-faith effort toward achieving the objectives of the Plans. Any employee who would like to review the Plans may do so by scheduling an appointment with the Human Resources Department during normal business hours.”
