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Franciscan Ministries

Catholic senior living and care

Life Enrichment Assistant

Residential & Direct SupportUpdated on Nov 6
Part-timeHomer Glen, IL, USA$17 - $18 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Up to one year of experience working with seniors is preferred; one or more years of senior activity engagement is preferred.
  • Ability to use basic technology systems.
  • Ability to communicate consistently and express joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, resident families and loved ones, third-party contractors and vendors, and community associates.
  • Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about community activities and events.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Promote Life Enrichment services throughout the community and help create and maintain a culture of engagement.
  • Encourage and motivate residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities, and help minimize barriers to participation.
  • Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, typing memoranda such as monthly calendars, and answering phones.
  • Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
  • Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities and engagement opportunities.
  • Escort residents to and from activities and other destinations.
  • Drive the community bus for Life Enrichment outings and resident medical appointments, following safety and transportation guidelines, helping residents on and off the vehicle, securing assistive devices, and using the emergency contact list binder properly.
  • Complete required documentation, including service plan assessments, progress notes, and activity attendance and participation records, in compliance with state and federal regulations and Ministry requirements.
  • Use the community engagement system, LifeLoop, and the community medical records system.
  • Attend and participate in care plan, in-service, resident council, Life Enrichment department, and other meetings.
  • Assist with volunteers and maintain the community pet where applicable.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and organized environment, including activity engagement spaces.
  • Set up and clean up spaces before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
  • Support setup and cleanup of seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
  • Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other required department or community training.
  • Help maintain adequate department supply inventory.
  • Support the training of new associates within the department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies, procedures, and updates.

About the Company

Franciscan Ministries

Catholic senior living and care

Franciscan Ministries is a nonprofit Catholic organization that runs senior living communities and care services for older adults and their families. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, its communities combine independent and assisted living with memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, with services varying by campus. Its work also includes home and community-based care, a domestic violence shelter and educational support through the Madonna Foundation. Franciscan Advisory Services is its consulting and management division for other senior living organizations. The ministry traces its roots to 1894 and is headquartered in Lemont, Illinois.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lemont, IL
Founded
1894

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