Life Enrichment Associate/Driver (Weekends ONLY)

JOB TITLE:    Life Enrichment Associate/Driver  PROPERTY:   Village Crossing     DEPARTMENT:   Life Enrichment   REPORTS TO:   Life Enrichment Director   FLSA STATUS:   Non-Exempt     POSITION SUMMARY: The Life Enrichment Associate/Driver assists the Life Enrichment Director & Life Enrichment Coordinator in the development and execution of a diverse offering of activities and events designed to engage residents, connect residents to each other and the community, and promote their well-being. These activities will fulfill the SageLife Mission and demonstrate the We Care Values and the Sage Associate Promise. OUR WE CARE VALUES    Work as a Team    Exceptional Service Always    Commitment to the Sage Community    Anticipate Residents’ Needs    Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other    Exercise Common Sense SAGE ASSOCIATE PROMISE Live the Values Be Welcoming Be Helpful Be Conscientious Be Accountable Be Open Take Pride in My Work & Myself         PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 1.     Practice The Sage Way and Live the Values – Commit to and demonstrate the We Care Values & Sage Promises ·       Work as a Team – Willingly cooperates, assists others and works collaboratively. Receives feedback and training with an open mind and willingness to improve performance. ·       Exceptional Service Always – Consistently provides excellent service to all residents and colleagues. Demonstrates the “culture of yes” in words and actions. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. ·       Commitment to the Sage Community – Understands SageLife’s mission and lives the “We Care” core values. Does whatever it takes to get the job done. ·       Anticipate Residents’ Needs – Ensures that Residents’ needs are met in a timely manner by proactively responding to care and service requests. Be conscientious – take initiative to identify and communicate issues. ·       Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other – Ensures all interactions with Residents, Family Members, Guests and Colleagues are in a welcoming, caring and non-judgmental manner. Demonstrates fairness, empathy, and compassion in actions and communications with others. ·       Exercise Common Sense – Makes decisions based on SageLife Core Values, within scope of job responsibility and what is best for residents. Takes responsibility for words and actions and takes pride in one’s work and oneself. Demonstrates commitment to excellence, safety and cleanliness. 2.     Assist the Life Enrichment Director with daily activities. 3.     Organize and lead social and recreational activities and events that are appropriate to the physical and emotional capabilities of the residents, and are varied, unique, and fulfilling. 4.     Prepare and post activities calendar as needed and assist in the development and implementation of resident and family communications. 5.     Encourage and support residents in participating in activities and provide necessary personal assistance and support. 6.     Keep current with state and facility required annual training. 7.     Perform other duties as assigned.     QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school degree or GED equivalent. College preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience planning and executing events and activities in a senior living environment. Memory care experience a plus.  Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Creative and Energetic. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Must be able to speak, read, and understand English at a 12th grade level or higher. Licensures and Certifications: Valid Maryland Driver’s License Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.         WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and exert 50 pounds of force. Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and stoop as needed. Able to safely transfer a resident to/from a wheelchair. Able to walk up/down 4 flights of stairs.   Equipment Used: Standard cleaning equipment and agents.   Other Requirements: Able to stay beyond scheduled shift in the event of an emergency or inclement weather.

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