Life Engagement Assistant

Company: Quail Park at Oro Valley - Life Engagement
Location: Oro Valley
Posted on: August 30, 2020

Job Description:

Lead Life Engagement Assistant
To assist with all aspects of the Community Activity Program; to assist with driving the Community vehicles to provide resident transportation as needed while ensuring resident safety
Benefits offered:

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• Paid time off
  
• Health insurance (for full time)--
  
• Dental insurance--(for full time)--
  
• Retirement benefits or accounts
  
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
  
• Workplace perks such as meal and coffee
  
• Variable schedule options--
  
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
  
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  • 1 years' experience working in senior living environment, and/or social activity leadership
    
  • CNA, or previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting preferred
    
  • Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure
    
  • Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
    
  • Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
    
  • Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits
    
  • 1 year of professional driving experience in the operation of a bus or van used for transporting clients preferred - (If Driving)
    
  • Valid state driver's license with a safe driving record - (If Driving)
    
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within specified timeframe after hire - (If Driving and if required based on vehicle occupancy and State regulations)
    
  • Previous experience working with seniors in a senior living environment preferred
    
  • Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family, and team members
    
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel preferred
    
  • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, guests and other team members
    
  • Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal clearance
    
    Essential Functions:
    
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    • Assists the Life Engagement Director with hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline.
      
    • Supports the Life Engagement Director with maintaining department within budgetary guidelines.
      
    • Assists the Life Engagement Director with mentorship and training of all team members on activity/social- related topics, and assists in maintaining team members training records
      
    • When necessary fills in for the Life Engagement Director
      
    • Assists with marketing and clerical duties as requested, and provides back-up support for internal marketing such as tours, answering phone, etc. at the direction of the Executive Director
      
    • Assists in planning events which encourage the participation of families and prospective residents
      
    • Serves as liaison between the community and churches, senior centers and other similar community organizations.
      
    • Assists in the implementation of scheduled resident activities as assigned by the Life Engagement Director
      
    • Assists, plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of social events, outings, and on-site activities, to address resident social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, and to ensure a positive and stimulating living environment
      
    • Ensures that all resident activities, outings and events occur according to schedule in the absence of the Life
      
    • Assists in recruiting, training, and scheduling an adequate number of volunteers to support the community activity program
      
    • Supports the team ensuring that all resident care and activity is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect
      
    • Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of activity supplies and equipment, and follows appropriate community protocol for purchasing as outlined by the Life Engagement Director
      
    • Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and follows regulations related to resident care and social interaction Driving
      
    • Responsible for transporting residents to and from appointments, scheduled Community outings, and special events, in Community vehicles, according to transportation schedule
      
    • Reports any resident incidents or physical or behavioral concerns that occur during transport to appropriate Director immediately upon return
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