POSITION: RESIDENT ASSISTANT- ACTIVITIES

REPORTS TO: ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires that you accept the responsibility for the delivery of services provided by the Activities Team, which enhances the quality of life and accomplishment of
Activities of Daily Living (ADLS) of each resident of the Community. You will monitor the activities and behavior of all residents so that the care, services, and activities of each resident are appropriate and delivered to them in a continuous, predictable, and efficient manner. In doing so, you must coordinate and communicate with all other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of service and care for each resident. Also, actively engage yourself in supporting, introducing, and implementing activities that maximize each resident’s identity, abilities and interests of the residents.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Facilitate supervise, and participate in a wide variety of social, recreational, spiritual, educational, transportation and entertainment activities to suit a variety of resident interests, attributes, skill levels. Monitor the resident population for and report shifts in preferences, values, and interests.

2. Effectively encourage and actively promote resident participation in activities through internal, formal and informal communication networks.

3. Assist in planning and facilitation of "In house" seminars or lecture series' residents, families, friends and area professionals.

4. Ensure efficient and effective use of all departmental and community resources; human resources, and monetary resources within established budgetary guidelines.

5. Consult with and advise supervisor-operating deficiencies.

6. Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the residents’ unique needs. Conduct yourself and your business at all times so as not to detract from or reflect adversely on the reputation of the property. Handle all

resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite, and professional manner.

7. Communicate and channel to supervisor, all resident, personnel, and other matters and information, which could concern or be in any way beneficial to employer.

8. Promote a thorough and continuous understanding among all employees of the importance of the activities department to the quality of life for all residents and prospective residents.

9. Perform such other tasks as may be required from time to time by the management of the property.

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. A continuous and consistent demonstrated interest in and knowledge about the elderly and their needs and the competency to meet those needs on a consistent basis.

2. Possess a knowledge of and understanding of and be able to follow oral and written directions, keep adequate records.

3. An interest in and willingness to learn and a demonstrated initiative in developing skills in caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the community.

4. Demonstrate loyalty to this community.

5. Be a positive and cooperative team player with peers and subordinates.

6. Demonstrated ability to appropriately delegate responsibility with necessary authority without relinquishing his/her overall responsibility and accountability for the delegated task.

7. Demonstrated ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm results and revise as necessary.

8. Minimum prior experience of 2 years with senior citizens or in the area of long term care activities coordination or recreational therapy.

9. High school diploma, higher education, and accompanied by specific training and/or certification in elder care, or social work.

10. Neat, professional, courteous manner and appearance.

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PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Primary physical requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently required when lifting resident files and supplies weighing approximately 5 to 10 lbs.

• Reach above shoulder height: Occasionally may occur when reaching for items on shelves.

• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently required when reaching for items/supplies on shelves.

• Reach below shoulder height: Occasionally may occur when reaching for supplies or information in drawers.

• Push/Pull: Occasionally may occur if medicine cart needs moving. Typically rolls easily over carpet or tile, weighing approximately 200 lbs.

Hand Manipulation:

• Grasping: Constantly grasping pen/pencil when documenting, ordering, taking orders

• Handling: Constantly handling pen/pencil, paper, answering phone.

• Fingering: If needed, may need to use a computer, answering telephone.

• Controls and Equipment: Fax machine, copier, and other office/medical equipment

Other Physical Considerations:

• Twisting: Occasionally may occur when reaching for files, supplies or equipment.
• Bending: Frequently required when reaching for files, supplies or equipment.

During an eight (8) hour day employee is required to:

Total Hours

Sit 4.0
Stand 3.0
Walk 1.0

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Work Surface:

Varies for carpeting, linoleum, or tile.

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking: Necessary for communicating with others. Must be able to speak
English fluently.

2. Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from a physician and supervisors.
Must be able to read and write English fluently.

3. Sight: Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly. Must be able to read
English fluently.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

Bloodborne Pathogens:

Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified be CDC as:

1. Category I - Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply.

2. Category II - Activity preformed without blood exposure, but exposure may occur in emergency.

3. Category III – Task/activity does not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to tolerate a high pace that is typical for an assisted living community.

Must be bondable with fidelity bond.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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