POSITION SUMMARY First and foremost, LifeWell exists to
1. Enhance the lives of seniors by providing a CONNECTED, ACTIVE, PURPOSEFUL and SAFE (CAPS) life, regardless of age or physical limitations.
2. Provide a culture of INNOVATION as we constantly pursue better methods of improving the lives of seniors.
3. Encourage a lifestyle that focuses on six dimensions of wellness SOCIAL, NUTRITIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL (SNIPES).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in developing the resident activity programs of the community. Conduct activities in accordance with direction from the LifeStyle Director.
The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Experience Minimum Six months preferred
Job Knowledge Knowledge of special needs and limitations of seniors methods and techniques used to include residents and involve them in activities alert to attitudes and feelings of residents knowledge of and familiarity with handcrafts, skills, games, other activities, and knowledge and sources of materials and local services
Memberships Encourage to participate in programs for the purpose of improving skills and learning new ideas and techniques.
Other Enjoy working with older people, exercise judgment, display empathy, creative skills, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
Must have a clean driving record through the DMV.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the
residents that could include nights and weekends.
FUNCTIONS
Assist in organize programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in residents’ negotiated service plans.
Maintain a balance of recreational activities.
Participate in group activities that are scheduled to provide for maximum involvement by interested residents.
Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff.
Assist in preparing Monthly Activities Calendars indicating scheduled activities and times for coming months which reflect interests identified by the comprehensive assessment, offer activities at hours convenient to the residents (morning, afternoon, some evening and some weekends), reflect the cultural and religious interests of the resident population, appeal to both men and women and all age groups, living in the community, take place in a variety of locations (i/e., indoor/outdoor and community based activities), and include seasonal and special events.
Review the activity supplies and equipment to ensure materials are available to residents.
Responsible for transportation of residents within the community from one area to another area where activities may occur.
Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
Ability to recognize resident’s change in condition that could require nursing intervention. Report same to Health and Wellness Director immediately.
Maintain professional confidentiality.
Supervise volunteers as necessary.
May be asked to participate in care conferences.
May assist residents on outings which includes driving the company vehicles.