Activities Assistant at Phoenix Senior Living

Dallas, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Planning, Resident Engagement, Dementia Care, Infection Control, Time Management, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Multi-tasking, Stress Management, Personalized Service Plans, Documentation Skills, Risk Management, MS Office Proficiency, Physical Assistance, Organizational Skills, Volunteer Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The Pearl at Dallas is seeking an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to join their team! Shift Details Activities Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required The Assistant Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Program and Outreach Director. SUMMARY The Assistant Program and Outreach Director is responsible for assisting in the day to day delivery of resident centered activities that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace. RESPONSIBILITIES Activities Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident Assist with facilitating a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes communication log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner As applicable, assist with the delegation of daily care of any animal and or plants within the activities program and services, as well as maintenance of records related to this care Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION Activities Education: High School Diploma, and job related experience preferred in a senior living community. Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES Activities Demonstrated ability to schedule, orientate and train staff Understanding of infection control procedures Demonstrate the ability to Plan and Organize Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress Proficient in using MS Office Understands and assist with development and implementation of Personalized Service Plans Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times Maintain appropriate driver’s license such as CDL (commercial driver’s license), Chauffer license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills Understands basic concepts of risk management PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk: Hours at one time: 2 - 4 Total hours/ day: 4 – 6 In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit: Hours at one time: 0 - 2 Total hours/ day: 2 – 4 In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive: 1 - 3 hours, 1 - 2 times a week Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs) Frequency: 50 lbs Occasionally: 150 lbs Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs) Frequency: 40 lbs Occasionally: 70 lbs Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet Distance of carry: 30 yards Associate will use hands for repetitive: Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation Associate should be able to: Bend: Frequently Squat: Frequently Kneel: Frequently Climb:Frequently Reach:Occasionally, 3 feet

Responsibilities

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director is responsible for assisting in the delivery of resident-centered activities that promote wellness. This includes facilitating personalized activities, maintaining communication logs, and ensuring the activity areas are orderly.