Lifestyle Assistant (Weekends only)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

The Lifestyle Assistant is primarily responsible for running daily life enrichment programs. Maximizes participation. Provides input regarding programs being organized and planned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts programs that meet the individualized needs of the resident population at the community.
• Provides input to the Lifestyle Director to develop a monthly calendar that meets the standards and the individual interests of the residents.
• Sets up and breaks down needed materials before/after programs.
• Assists in taking residents on trips. Provides supervision and guidance on the trips.
• Provides information to the Director regarding the residents’ participation and abilities to assist with the development of a personalized care plan.
• Responsible for maintaining communication, in conjunction with the Director and family members regarding level of participation in programs.
• Supports and maintains an effective volunteer program through screening, orienting, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers. Also maintains adequate records on volunteers and complies with government standards for documentation.
• Assists the Director with ordering, maintaining, and securing needed supplies for the department.
• Concerns his/herself with the safety of all community residents to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the location adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the site’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current EDP.
• Puts customer service first; ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Will implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs, and interests.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily.
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices.
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning.
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA

Education & Experience:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years previous experience working in long-term care preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed:
• Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes.
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.