Lifestyles Assistant HCC Reflections- SNF

Lifestyles Assistant

Encore Village is currently hiring for a full time Lifestyles Assistant Tuesday-Saturday. Under the direction of the Lifestyles Manager, assists with the facilitation of activities and programming in Briarwood and/or Reflections of Briarwood.

Responsibilities:

· Leading/Creating /Preparing/Facilitating/Executing activity programs and one on one visits/pop casual visits as scheduled or needed.

· As a member of the Reflections team, assists with daily life activities, i.e. meals.

· Maintains an appropriate and engaging environment by maintaining availability of supplies, engaging with family and visitors.

· Provides diversional and therapeutic programs and interventions for unit residents as needed

· Provide assistance to residents on escorted trips/outdoor time; provide assistance with special events and holiday programs as needed.

· Maintain documentation in the EMR system in accordance with facility policy/protocol including but not limited to: assessments, progress notes, care plans, attendance and description of visits.

· Communicates with the supervisor, residents, and other associates about all activity related concerns and needs.

· Cooperates with associates, families, residents and volunteers, fostering an environment that is resident centered and successful.

· Supervises and guides volunteers in their roles by sharing knowledge and instructing them on their responsibilities in the activity process and provides feedback to Lifestyles Manager as needed.

· Functions as an effective team member, collaborates with other departments. Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident participation and engagement.

· Contributes to department by completing assigned tasks/duties and offering program suggestions and contributes to the monthly calendar creation.

· Maintains educational compliance with yearly education requirements for team members per IDPH regulation, completing all training as assigned.

· Assist with maintaining and sanitizing departmental equipment and supplies and office/programming areas.

· Provide transport and or guidance to residents and families to support participation in recreational activities.

· Supports Lifestyles functions through clerical support, i.e. copying.

· Encourages resident participation in leisure activities through encouragement, provision of supplies, etc.

· Completes other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Environmental and Physical Demands:

Physical Activities:

• Frequently standing, walking, talking, hearing, bending, reaching, feeling, pushing, grasping, reaching with hands and arms, tasting, and smelling.
• Occasionally sitting, squatting, twisting, climbing stairs, ladders or other climbing or balancing, crouching, crawling, or kneeling.

Range of Motion:

• Frequently being able to move from shoulder and above, waist-shoulder, and waist and below height.

Weight Lifting Requirements:

• Constantly being able to lift up to 10 lbs; however, on occasion being able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Vision Requirements:

• Frequently utilizing peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Exposure:

• Occasionally being exposed to biohazard materials and body fluids/blood.
• Required to operate equipment and be exposed to animals (laboratory or other).
• Also, required to wear protective clothing.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· High school diploma preferred.

· CNA preferred

Experience:

· Experience in senior activities preferred.

· Experience with music, crafts, activities, religious programming preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Potential exposure to communicable diseases.

· Must be able to work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

· Must be able to operate a computer, typing and have…