What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Specialist Lead (BV) position at Outagamie County?
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Join the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley! Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority. Serving as a functional member of the household team under general supervision of Life Enrichment Manager, the Lead Life Enrichment Specialist functions as a team lead within the department, plans, implements and reviews villagers' social care plan approaches, and completes routine and recurring training and program evaluation. Additionally may function as a Life Enrichment Specialist based upon departmental needs.The hours for this position are typically: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Weekends are typically off along with Holidays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Trains and mentors Life Enrichment Specialists in planning, conducting and evaluating activity programming in accordance with CMS requirements as well as maintaining cleanliness standards in the households. Maintains direct contact with external entertainment groups.Coordinates and train volunteersAssists with maintaining the Brewster Village Cafe which includes shopping and training volunteersCreates, schedules and promotes optimal involvement of participants in life enrichment events based on villager choice. Adapts life enrichment opportunities based on the life interests of each villager. Coordinates Virtual Dementia tour for new hire orientation groups.Interviews villagers and families to create a comprehensive social history that is reviewed and shared with the team on an ongoing basis. Maintains a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care, investigates and reports all incidents and accidents, and observes the team for safe work habits. Reviews and documents on each villager's involvement in life enrichment and addresses their overall care plan needs as identified by the villager. Assists with community outings by transporting villagers in the facility vehicle and assists with large in-facility life enrichment events. Plans large in-facility Life Enrichment events.Maintains condition of villagers room and household common areas by cleaning and disinfecting furniture, emptying wastebaskets, vacuuming floors, dusting, completing deep cleans, mopping floors, carpet cleaning and sanitizing the bathroom. Keep the household clean and free from odors, accumulations of dirt, dust, rubbish, and safety hazards per State and Federal requirements. Attends and participates in household meetings, huddles, educational in-services, and other meetings as it applies to the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to see person-directed living as an important component in providing villagers a sense of health and well-being.Knowledge and ability to handle small kitchen appliances and perform moderately-advanced food preparation tasks.Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate in English with villagers, co-workers, and general public and understand and follow written and oral instructions.Demonstrated understanding of and ability to teach and promote appropriate sanitation and safety regulations.Ability to work independently making sound decisions using good judgment.Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the household.Demonstrated willingness to mentor and work out conflicts with others.Demonstrated sensitivity to the particular challenges villagers face in terms of communicating their needs and preferences.Experience using a computer system to import and print data, send and receive emails, electronic scheduling and e-learning.Essential Physical DemandsStand/Walk Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. frequently Push/Pull up to 25.2 lbs. of force Stooping Repeated bending Reaching high/low level Finger movement-repetitive Repetitive twisting/pressure involving wrists or hands Both hands required Both legs required Ability to communicate verbally Visual requirements including light computer tasksOUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Join the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley! Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority. Serving as a functional member of the household team under general supervision of Life Enrichment Manager, the Lead Life Enrichment Specialist functions as a team lead within the department, plans, implements and reviews villagers' social care plan approaches, and completes routine and recurring training and program evaluation. Additionally may function as a Life Enrichment Specialist based upon departmental needs.The hours for this position are typically: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Weekends are typically off along with Holidays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Trains and mentors Life Enrichment Specialists in planning, conducting and evaluating activity programming in accordance with CMS requirements as well as maintaining cleanliness standards in the households. Maintains direct contact with external entertainment groups.Coordinates and train volunteersAssists with maintaining the Brewster Village Cafe which includes shopping and training volunteersCreates, schedules and promotes optimal involvement of participants in life enrichment events based on villager choice. Adapts life enrichment opportunities based on the life interests of each villager. Coordinates Virtual Dementia tour for new hire orientation groups.Interviews villagers and families to create a comprehensive social history that is reviewed and shared with the team on an ongoing basis. Maintains a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care, investigates and reports all incidents and accidents, and observes the team for safe work habits. Reviews and documents on each villager's involvement in life enrichment and addresses their overall care plan needs as identified by the villager. Assists with community outings by transporting villagers in the facility vehicle and assists with large in-facility life enrichment events. Plans large in-facility Life Enrichment events.Maintains condition of villagers room and household common areas by cleaning and disinfecting furniture, emptying wastebaskets, vacuuming floors, dusting, completing deep cleans, mopping floors, carpet cleaning and sanitizing the bathroom. Keep the household clean and free from odors, accumulations of dirt, dust, rubbish, and safety hazards per State and Federal requirements. Attends and participates in household meetings, huddles, educational in-services, and other meetings as it applies to the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to see person-directed living as an important component in providing villagers a sense of health and well-being.Knowledge and ability to handle small kitchen appliances and perform moderately-advanced food preparation tasks.Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate in English with villagers, co-workers, and general public and understand and follow written and oral instructions.Demonstrated understanding of and ability to teach and promote appropriate sanitation and safety regulations.Ability to work independently making sound decisions using good judgment.Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the household.Demonstrated willingness to mentor and work out conflicts with others.Demonstrated sensitivity to the particular challenges villagers face in terms of communicating their needs and preferences.Experience using a computer system to import and print data, send and receive emails, electronic scheduling and e-learning.Essential Physical DemandsStand/Walk Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. frequently Push/Pull up to 25.2 lbs. of force Stooping Repeated bending Reaching high/low level Finger movement-repetitive Repetitive twisting/pressure involving wrists or hands Both hands required Both legs required Ability to communicate verbally Visual requirements including light computer tasksOUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
