Activities Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Help to ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Assist the Director of Life Enrichment with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs (Lifestyles and Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador, and Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program) on a monthly basis.

Ensure active facilitation and successful implementation of the LCS Extraordinary Impressions hospitality program, LCS Cares Program and the Lifestyle & Healthy Services Program. 2. Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity. 3. Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.

This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result. 4.

Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program. 5. Assist in tracking of activity participation for all Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents.Assist in communicating information to the Health and Wellness department regarding activity ability changes in status that may require resident Care Plan updates. 7. Lead daily resident activities per our Community standards. 8.

Assist in gathering each resident's interests through the Social Spiritual History Assessment for planning person-centered approach activities. 9. Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the Community standards. 10. Assist with gathering information, articles, and photos for newsletter 11.

Assist with preparation and distribution of weekly program contents. 9. Assist the Director in maintaining an adequate supply of adult activity materials. 10. Assist the Director in training all staff on activity-related programs. 11.

May be responsible for transporting residents to appointments, as well as regular and special recreational outings. 12. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality.

To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests: We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect.

We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

We make you feel important. We embrace and value our differences. We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

We pay attention to details. 2. Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position. 3. Assure resident safety. 4.

Follow written and oral directions. Job Description

• Life Enrichment Coordinator. Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information. 6.
  
  Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures. 7. Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately. 8.
  
  Attend all in-services as assigned or requested. 9.
  
  Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested. 10. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers. 11. Observe all community safety policies and procedures. 12.
  
  Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures. 13. Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance. 14. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy. 15.
  
  Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook. 16.
  
  Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed. 17. Observe infection control procedures. 18.
  
  Follow Residents' Rights policies at all times. 19. Observe all community policies and procedures. 20. Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures. 21.
  
  Perform incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff. 22. Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required Associate's degree preferred Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess current and valid driver's license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed Must possess personal driving record consistent with the requirements of the Driver Selection Policy Doctor's statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable to your state Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others Must possess patience and sensitivity to others' needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TV's and digital cameras Familiarity with social media preferred Good communication skills (oral and written) Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/ management staff Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.

PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tools, equipment, machines used on the job:

Personal computer General equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone, postage machine, digital camera, iPad/tablet, smart TV's etc. Physical activities of the position: Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally Reaches, bends and twists occasionally Sits, stands and walks frequently Physical requirements of the job: Light work - exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of sensory/cognitive activities involved in performance of job functions.

Recognition/vision and mental processing Routinely process written information as in policies and procedures, posted notices, instruction materials, regulations, etc. Routinely complete forms and other written documentation. Routinely observe resident actions, gestures, and facial expressions. Job Description

• Life Enrichment Coordinator Page 5 of 5 Rentals Rev. 8/2017 Hearing Routinely recognizes auditory call signals, emergency alarms, wander monitoring system signals, soft voices of the elderly and verbal communication within the workplace. Smell Routinely observes odors relevant to resident medical and personal care conditions, and those undesirable in the environment. Verbal communication Routinely interacts with individuals highly dependent on vocal communication - residents, family members, vendors, and co-workers - in circumstances requiring audible and intelligible vocalizations.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of emotional and behavioral activities involved in performance of job functions.

Routinely interact with individuals (residents, family members, staff, etc.) who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentally ill, vulgar, mean-natured. Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behaviors so as to protect residents' rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.

ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of environmental/occupational exposures involved in performance of job functions.

Individual must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precautions and emergency measures. Position is considered at minimal risk of exposure to infections through close contract with residents; minimal hazards associated with chemicals used for general cleaning and disinfecting throughout the community; and some craft materials/supplies.

We're actively seeking candidates who not only resonate with our hospitality promises but also embody them in every interaction:

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

• We treat everyone with courteous respect.

• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.

• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

• We make you feel important.

• We embrace and value our differences.

• We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

• We pay attention to details.