LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
- Evaluate resident’s interest and involvement in Life Skills.
- Develop Life Skills tailored to each resident’s unique needs and abilities.
- Engage residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening.
- Ensure that every resident has an opportunity to engage in Life Skills or other life enrichment activities daily.
- Review resident profile and the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and spend time talking with residents and family members to determine the best Life Skill or life enriching activity for each resident.
- Ensure the Life Skill is included on the demographic profile of each resident and apply the information by being responsible for implementing, leading, and motivating others in the appropriate Life Skill for the residents in partnership with the Reminiscence Coordinator (RC).
- Organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting using the resident’s demographic profile information.
- Ensure that the Life Skill is included on the socialization and leisure activities section of the ISP.
- Act as a role model and encourage other team members to engage in Life Skills with residents.
- Assist residents to and from the Life Skills stations and other normalizing life enriching activities and routines.
- Record and document resident participation according to Sunrise quality service standards.
- Maintain and expand Life Skills stations and other life enriching programs and replenish supplies as needed.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies.
- Assist residents with daily care of any animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- One (1) year experience required working with memory impaired seniors
- High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state/provincial regulations and certification(s) may be required per state/provincial regulations
- Ability to lead the life enrichment component of the Reminiscence program by connecting residents with Life Skills and other life enrichment activities that meet their unique preferences, abilities, and basic human needs
- Possesses knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident thereby being able to motivate and encourage residents
- Ability to Inspire, motivate, and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful and purposeful activities
- Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
- As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
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