Life Enrichment Assistant - PRN Only
Franklin Park TPC Parkway in far north San Antonio, is seeking someone with experience in memory care and therapeutic recreation to join the staff as Life Enrichment Assistant. This is a Full-Time position scheduled to work 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday with an occasional weekend. Pay rate is depending on experience.
What you will love about this job:
- The person-centered model of care
- A modern, beautiful working environment
- Variety in your day, every day
- The opportunities to be creative
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Work directly with residents to help them maintain physical and mental functioning, socialize, and stay engaged in meaningful pastimes. You will provide 1:1 as well as group activities, some of which must be improvised “in the moment” to accommodate resident needs
- Help produce print materials such as calendars and flyers
- Actively facilitate and model the principles of person-centered care, including validation therapy, resident empowerment, and incorporating activities of daily living into structured programming. Remind/assist residents to attend programs that they enjoy
- Help with outings: supervise and assist residents while out of the building
- Help manage special events such as family meetings and holiday parties
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum one year of experience working with older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
- Minimum high school diploma; college-level courses or professional training in therapeutic recreation, gerontology or similar topics strongly preferred
- Equally effective working independently and as part of a team; able to prioritize tasks
- Clean driving record
- Basic computer skills
Franklin Park TPC Parkway is located at 21802 Encino Commons, 3 miles north of Loop 1604 just east of Hwy. 281. The location is great for people who live in Schertz and Bulverde, and is just across the highway from San Antonio’s new VIA transit station.
Franklin Park is dedicated to providing residential communities where seniors and their families feel right at home immediately upon entering our doors. We’re inspired by excellence and committed to “dedication in every detail.”