Lifestyles Assistant HCC Reflections- SNF

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

• High school diploma preferred.
• CNA preferred

• Experience in senior activities preferred.
• Experience with music, crafts, activities, religious programming preferred.

• 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 experience using Word.
• Ability and willingness to work more…