Resident Activity Specialist

The Alden Network; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Alden Network is seeking an Activity Support Role in Wisconsin to implement daily activity calendars, support the Activity Director, and enhance residents' quality of life through person-centered activities.

You will ensure adherence to policies and regulations, learn residents' backgrounds to tailor plans, and coordinate with staff and volunteers to deliver engaging daily programs.

Qualifikationen

• Hold a high school education or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience with the disabled population.
• Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
• Be able to read and write English.
• Must have a valid, WI driver’s license.
• Must be punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar.
• Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive, and humorous in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
• Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff.

Aufgaben

• Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach.
• Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident and meets the Activity Mission and Philosophy.
• Follow all Activity Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations.
• Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan.
• Activities shall be daily and shall reflect the schedules, choices, and rights of the residents.
• Be able to understand communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, etc.
• Per direction of the Activity Director, conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on-going assessments, including but not limited to social, medical, cognitive, communication abilities, spiritual needs, physical, neuro-psychological, behavioral, amongst others as it relates to individual activity/leisure.
• Document and complete all required documentation per Activity Director.
• Maintain the following records: Resident Daily Participation, Resident Progress notes, Leisure Interest Survey, and Activity Planning sheets to assist in scheduling and meeting resident needs.
• Assist to update activity boards through direction of the Activity Director, with a monthly theme that is creative, neat, and clean.
• Facilitate community involvement, such as inviting the community to events and programs.
• Assist in resident outings, which can include but not limited to shopping centers, movies, restaurants, community events, etc. that may also entail driving residents to and from the resident outing.
• Follow Activity staff schedules with a team approach and continuity of care.
• Work as team with staff and volunteers.
• Must maintain structure of activity schedule and conduct all activities on-time; May not cancel an activity without permission of Activity Director.
• Must maintain equipment and supplies in good clean order. Must notify Activity Director within 48 hours if any new materials are needed for scheduled activities and when repairs are needed.
• Must update calendars and boards daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Compassion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

The Alden Network is seeking an Activity Support Role in Wisconsin to implement daily activity calendars, support the Activity Director, and enhance residents' quality of life through person-centered activities.

You will ensure adherence to policies and regulations, learn residents' backgrounds to tailor plans, and coordinate with staff and volunteers to deliver engaging daily programs.