Life Enrichment Aide-PRN
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James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Fort Worth, TX, US
Summary
The life enrichment aide assists in implementing programs that promote the physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being of residents. Responsibilities include leading activity groups, documenting attendance, and maintaining the environment and equipment.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: The West Center - Fort Worth, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, The primary purpose of the life enrichment aide position is to assist in the implementation of programs that promote resident physical, social, mental, spiritual, and intellectual well-being. As a program aide you will encourage residents to have a sense of continuing usefulness to themselves and retain an optimal level of functioning. Duties involve personal contact with resident population and a varied work schedule that will include being on duty some weekends and holidays. The ability to read and write is necessary in order to lead activity groups and document attendance. Tasks also include attention to the environment, including pet care, care of supplies/equipment and maintenance of storage areas. Must have a positive service-oriented attitude with an awareness and willingness to meet resident needs.Qualifications: EDUCATION
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND TRAITS DESIRED:
Good communication skills
Good reading skills
Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
Ability to work as a team member with other disciplines
Ability to be organized and efficient
The James L. West Alzheimer’s Center is a not-for-profit organization founded on the love and compassion of Eunice P. West, who witnessed the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on her husband, Fort Worth business leader and philanthropist, James L. West. The West Center has been a pioneer from inception and is one of only a few comprehensive nonprofit Alzheimer's Centers of its kind nationwide. In addition to providing dignified and considerate care to those who live with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, the West Center also offers a variety of programs for those who care for loved ones living with the disease.
The James L. West Alzheimer's Center is also home to a senior adult day program that offers day time relief to caregivers who work outside of the home or need time to rest or run errands. The program allows socialization in a safe environment, where participants are cared for while their loved ones are away.
The concept that every phase of life is an opportunity to grow and learn new things, uniquely positions the West Center to serve as a community resource for research, education and training. Our affiliations with medical schools, nursing schools and even high schools have resulted in many medical professionals entering their fields with a healthy perspective on the complexities of caring for the aged.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
The James L. West Alzheimer’s Center is a not-for-profit organization founded on the love and compassion of Eunice P. West, who witnessed the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on her husband, Fort Worth business leader and philanthropist, James L. West. The West Center has been a pioneer from inception and is one of only a few comprehensive nonprofit Alzheimer's Centers of its kind nationwide. In addition to providing dignified and considerate care to those who live with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, the West Center also offers a variety of programs for those who care for loved ones living with the disease.
The James L. West Alzheimer's Center is also home to a senior adult day program that offers day time relief to caregivers who work outside of the home or need time to rest or run errands. The program allows socialization in a safe environment, where participants are cared for while their loved ones are away.
The concept that every phase of life is an opportunity to grow and learn new things, uniquely positions the West Center to serve as a community resource for research, education and training. Our affiliations with medical schools, nursing schools and even high schools have resulted in many medical professionals entering their fields with a healthy perspective on the complexities of caring for the aged.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
