Activities Assistant
Company: Ashleigh at Lansdowne Independent, Assisted Living
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary:The Life Enrichment Assistant implements the communitys
Life Enrichment activities and events for Independent/Assisted
Living and for the Memory Care program (Inspirits) under the
direction of the Life Enrichment Director (LED) or assignment from
the Inspirits Coordinator (LEC). The LEA serves as a knowledgeable
and creative resource to the LED/LEC in regard to understanding and
addressing the specific needs of residents. He/she performs job
duties with an upbeat, helpful, and positive attitude and in timely
fashion to ensure no interruption to planned activities or events.
The LEA also maintains necessary records for compliance and
reporting as directed by the LED. Reports to and is supervised by
the Life Enrichment Director (LED) Receives specific activity/event
assignments from the Life Enrichment Director and Inspirits Life
Enrichment CoordinatorJob Responsibilities:* Maintains a working
knowledge of all RUI policies and procedures pertaining to the
position, the department, and the personnel.* Implements a varied
and innovative Life Enrichment program to enhance the emotional,
social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of the
residents as directed by the Life Enrichment Director or assigned
by the Inspirits Life Enrichment Coordinator.* Leads and assists
resident activities as requested with minimal supervision while
implementing appropriate modifications to assist residents with
physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments.* Encourages residents
to participate in Life Enrichment programs with an upbeat, helpful,
and positive attitude.* Assists residents as necessary when going
to and from activities.* Organizes, coordinates, and accompanies
residents on special outings as necessary.* Contributes to Life
Enrichment activity/event planning by bringing knowledgeable
suggestions or community resources to the attention of the Life
Enrichment Director and/or Inspirits Life Enrichment Coordinator.*
Assists in advertising/promoting programs by preparing and posting
daily notices, posters as required.* Arranges chairs, tables and
sporting or exercise equipment in specified areas for scheduled
group or one-on-one activities.* Utilizes Resident Engagement
Tracking procedures accurately with minimal supervision.* Actively
participates in the Community Ambassador program and presents the
Oral History to the new resident as directed by the Life Enrichment
Director or Inspirits Life Enrichment Coordinator.* Takes
photographs during activities/events as directed by the Life
Enrichment Director or Inspirits LEC and ensures timely transfer to
Life Enrichment Director without violating HIPAA* Assists with
collecting video/photo releases as necessary at all
activities/events.* Ensures all Life Enrichment areas are
maintained in a clean, functional, and orderly fashion.* Helps
maintain equipment as necessary.* Drives the community van as
needed.* Attends required in-services and staff meetings.* Actively
participates in educational opportunities to improve the service
delivery to residents with dementia (for Inspirits only)* Complies
with all applicable local, state and federal regulatory
requirements.* Serves as a resource and positive example of RUIs
Life Enrichment Values for all employees, residents, volunteers,
and visitors.* Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:*
High school diploma or equivalent and related work experience.*
Demonstrate fundamental understanding of dementia and related
disorders and competency in service delivery to residents (for
Inspirits only)* Must be able to communicate both verbally and in
writing, follow instructions and direction, interact with residents
of varying backgrounds and abilities, remain cheerful and calm
under stressful situations, and work as a team member.* Must be
able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and exert up to
25 lbs. of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise
move objects including the human body.* Must have the ability to
identify community resources.* Must be willing and able to work
flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings.* Must
have safe driving record. A copy of Division of Motor Vehicle
Driving Record must be given to the Administrator.* Preferably
should have, or be eligible for, a Virginia Commercial Drivers
License.* Must have strong customer service and hospitality skills
as it relates to both residents and their families.
Keywords: Ashleigh at Lansdowne Independent, Assisted Living, Leesburg , Activities Assistant, Other , Leesburg, Virginia
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