Lifestyle Assistant

Company: Lifespace Communities
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

A few other details about the role:

Orchestrate and lead therapeutic activities for resident participation in individual and group structures. Strengthen resident activity with assisting in development and coordination of programs. Motivate residents to participate in daily planned activities.

Maintain accurate records of resident interaction and participation. Notate in resident record individual progress in designated activities.

Establish one-on-one relationships with residents. Maintain daily one-on-one visitation schedule. Explore resident interests and conduct resident interest surveys as assigned.

Coordinate the movement of residents to and from recreational areas to participate in scheduled programs including programs outside of the Community.

Assist the director in planning, coordinating and implementing programs appropriate based on celebration or program topic.

Assist in organizing resident group trips and outings

Create and maintain the Monthly Event Calendar.

Communicate programming information via various media methods to include weekly, monthly newsletter, in-house television channel, postings, mailing, electronic messaging, etc.

Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace , person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality.

Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

And here’s what you need to apply:

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year of experience preferred.

Experience in recreational activities preferred.

Possess a genuine appreciation of geriatric population.

Ability to work with demanding residents in a calm and professional manner.

Knowledgeable of computer functions and the ability to learn and use a variety of computerized activity programs.

Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement events independently and in group involvement.

Adeptness to listen and understand information presented by residents and management.

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

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