What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at The Oars at Greenback Lane?
The Engagement Specialist’s primary function is to follow the activities calendar and implement the appropriate programs that have been designed in accordance with the information gleaned from each resident’s social profile. The Engagement Specialist reports directly to the Assisted Living Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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- Ensure program delivery and care is dignified and of quality standards.
- Understanding and respecting each resident as an individual with specific preferences, needs and values.
- All programming and care will be provided with a compassionate heart.
- Have the ability to communicate with residents using compassion, empathy and validation.
- Assist the Department Directors with the continued development, daily integration/implementation and organization of “Programming That Cares”. This will include continued development of therapeutic ideas for programming, daily organization of the care team’s programming responsibilities according to the monthly/daily activity calendar, set up of programs, the implementation of programs and overall program engagement of residents in your designated neighborhood(s).
- Understand the therapeutic value of “Programming That Cares” and be able to deliver the program’s expectations daily.
- Assist with the development, management and evolving changes of each resident’s plan of care according to their physical, cognitive, spiritual, sensory and social needs. Be able to identify changes in the engagement levels of our residents and reporting them to the Programming/Department Director(s) in a timely manner.
- Encourage and assist residents with program engagement according to their individual needs and preferences reflected on their plan of care. This will include, but is not limited to understanding and meeting their needs for physical, cognitive, spiritual, sensory and social stimulation.
*Must Be Vaccinated*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19