Resident Life Assistant

Shift Available: Every Friday - 10:30 AM - 7:00 PMPRIMARY FUNCTION:Resident Life Assistant will provide in-the-moment engagement across Carol Woods’ higher levels of support (assisted living, assisted nursing, skilled nursing), to residents who are interested in social opportunities and do not typically participate in scheduled programming, or who need one-to-one support.The person in this role is also expected to:Uphold and put into daily practice the values of Carol Woods.Support the well-being and quality of life of every individual resident.Function as a good steward of resident resources.Contribute to Carol Woods’ approach to continual quality improvement.Support the concepts of a learning organization.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Provide one-to-one, in-the-moment or planned engagementMove between Assisted Living and the Health Center, based on acuity in the buildings, and present needs in neighborhoodsCollaborate with Resident Life Coordinator, Life Enrichment, and direct-care staff to understand where support is neededCollaborate with residents, loved ones, and coworkers to learn residents’ social and engagement preferencesAssist residents in getting outdoors, activities around campus, and other opportunities as they ariseFacilitate small group activities, such as reading, reminiscing, light exercise, painting, etc.May at times assist in creating a positive dining experience for those wishing to engage during a mealProvide descriptive documentation of resident visits or observationsExercise curiosity, empathy, and compassion when working with residentsCompletion of mandatory online educational modules (monthly and as otherwise assigned).Attendance at required educational sessions, in-services and staff meetingsAttendance at annual Culture Day session (Full-time mandatory)Involvement/understanding of Organizational Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.All other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Education:HS Diploma or equivalentExperience:Training or experiencing working with people living with dementia preferredActivity/engagement experience preferredPhysical Requirements:Stand, or walk for long periods of timePushing residents in wheelchairsCompetencies:SociableComfort in adjusting to changing needs of residentsCreative mindsetAbility to connect easily with othersSelf-initiative and ease with working independentlyProficiency in Microsoft Office toolsWorking Conditions:Climate Controlled EnvironmentOutdoors #J-18808-Ljbffr Carol Woods Retirement Community