Resident Lifestyle Assistant

Overview

The Resident Lifestyle Assistant assists the Director of Resident Lifestyle and the Resident Lifestyle Coordinator with planning, organizing, and carrying out a program of activities, which provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent, and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs for our residents. Supervises and transports residents to activities and outings.


Responsibilities

• Initiates and promotes a variety of activities both within and outside the facility to stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general wellbeing.
• Encourages hobbies, instructs and supervises craft activities among residents, in groups or individually, in recreational areas or in residents' rooms.
• Complies with safety regulations and policies.
• Assists with parties, provide games and encourages residents to assist in the planning, such as making table decorations, wrapping gifts, trimming room or area, and other similar activities.
• Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs, through visits with local ministers, attendance at religious services whenever possible, spiritual reading material, and others.
• Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other activities available in the community.
• Provides prompt and accurate response to staff, resident, and family inquiries for information while always honoring confidentiality.
• Must be familiar with OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Company's Exposure Control policy.
• Assists the Director of Resident Lifestyle/Resident Lifestyle Coordinator with special events and functions.
• Supervises and transports residents during indoor and outdoor activities and community outings.
• Maintains resident activities documentation and charting as delegated by the Coordinator.
• Carries out evening and weekend functions.
• Prepares the activity area, equipment, and supplies.
• Orders, maintains, and storages equipment and supplies
• All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Education: High Diploma or GED

Licenses or other required certifications:

Experience: 1 year or less experience in leading and assisting with a variety of activities and programs, preferably with older adults

Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:

• Computer literate and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills in working with residents, employees, families, and the public
• Ability to be flexible, display dedication, sensitivity, patience, honesty, imagination, and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task and work in an environment of changing demands and frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Must be organized and detailed oriented
• Must have knowledge of safe operation of vehicles when transporting residents