The purpose of this position is to deliver and implement the Life Enrichment Program in the Memory Care program. This program is a means to engage residents in life-enriching experiences at an appropriate level for their needs. This program will use a person-centered approach when planning and supplementing a resident’s activities and hobbies. This position is also cross trained as a Resident Assistant to provide resident personal assistance and care when required.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Assist in implementing the overall life enrichment program for all residents of the Memory Care Community. The program will offer programs for various stages of cognitive decline to enhance residents' positive experiences.
In coordination with the program director, assist in implementing and carrying out the provision of task-oriented/occupational/reminiscence/failure-free opportunities for cognitively challenged residents. Encourage use and oversight for safety.
Assist the individual resident with their Daily Activity schedules and other resident services.
Conduct activity programs for large groups and small groups of residents. The activities will be based on residents' interests and needs and include opportunities for physical and sensory stimulation, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive support, social events, cultural recognition, and outings.
Encourage and support resident participation in self-directed activities such as household chores, individual games, reading, and collecting.
Coordinate with other staff members to develop and offer supplies and activities to help calm residents' agitated, anxious, or aggressive behaviors.
Assist in preparing and distributing all general, monthly, and resident activity calendars.
Assist in implementing a monthly birthday party and other seasonal and holiday events for residents.
Participate in and/or lead programs per assignment.
Provide one-on-one engagement or visits for residents not actively participating in scheduled programming.
Complete daily resident participation logs before leaving each shift.
Assist with all special activities such as monthly outings, special outings, annual picnic, and other facility-wide events.
Assist with all volunteers. This would include assisting with the training and orientation of specific volunteers for specific tasks.
Demonstrate Core Values and Non-Negotiable behaviors as defined by the Artesia Christian Home.
Adhere to program philosophy and implement a person-centered, relationship-based approach to working with residents and their families.
Maintain an environment that balances structure and nurture while working to engage residents in daily life and encourage them to be as independent as possible.
Maintain a high level of awareness of residents’ rights, quality of life, confidentiality, and privacy.
Interact positively with residents, families, and all staff. Be sensitive to residents' individual needs and desires.
Complete and maintain training requirements related to dementia care, program philosophy, and job description-related training
Follow Residents’ Rights and Confidentiality policies at all times.
Follow facility safety, emergency & disaster programs.
Maintain the principles of infection control; be aware of all safety hazards and emergency procedures for fire and disaster that would ensure the safety of our residents.
Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.
Attend all in-service training programs and complete Relias trainings as assigned.
Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor cooperatively.
Qualifications
Must pass a California criminal background clearance.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. At least six months of related experience is desirable.
Have an interest in working with the elderly.
Must be computer literate and capable of learning new programs needed for the role.
Must have leadership ability, be a team player, be a self-starter, and be able to work cooperatively with others.
Must be in good physical and mental condition, capable of performing assigned tasks;
Good health must be verified by a health screening performed by a licensed physician, including a chest X-ray or intradermal test for TB.
Must be able to hear, talk, and have a clear vision with or without corrective lenses.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, pull, kneel, and move intermittently during working hours and lift or exert force of up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to perform in a busy environment, subject to frequent interruptions, subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents and family members, subject to falls, infectious diseases, substances, odors.
Must be willing to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
