Resident Life Assistant

Carol Woods Retirement Community; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Resident Life Assistant to provide one-to-one and small-group engagement across assisted living and health center settings.

You will collaborate with care teams, learn residents’ social preferences, and help residents participate in outdoor activities, campus events, and dining experiences.

The role requires a HS diploma, comfort with changing resident needs, and strong Microsoft Office skills; full-time schedule includes weekends.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Training or experience working with people living with dementia preferred.
• Activity/engagement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, in-the-moment or planned engagement.
• Move between Assisted Living and the Health Center based on acuity and needs.
• Collaborate with Resident Life Coordinator and staff to understand where support is needed.
• Learn residents’ social and engagement preferences with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Assist residents in outdoor activities, campus events, and dining experiences.
• May facilitate small group activities (reading, reminiscence, light exercise, painting).
• Document resident visits or observations descriptively.
• Complete mandatory online educational modules and attend sessions and meetings.
• Participate in Culture Day and QAPI programs; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sociable

Adaptability

Creative mindset

Ability to connect

Self-initiative

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514EVERY OTHER WEEKEND: Saturday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This position is paired with another Resident Life Assistant who overlaps for a portion of each day.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Resident Life Assistant will provide in-the-moment engagement across Carol Woods’ higher levels of support (assisted living, assisted nursing, skilled nursing) to residents who are interested in social opportunities and do not typically participate in scheduled programming, or who need one-to-one support.

The person in this role is also expected to:

• Uphold and put into daily practice the values of Carol Woods.
• Support the well-being and quality of life of every individual resident.
• Function as a good steward of resident resources.
• Contribute to Carol Woods’ approach to continual quality improvement.
• Support the concepts of a learning organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide one-to-one, in-the-moment or planned engagement
• Move between Assisted Living and the Health Center, based on acuity in the buildings, and present needs in neighborhoods
• Collaborate with Resident Life Coordinator, Life Enrichment, and direct-care staff to understand where support is needed
• Collaborate with residents, loved ones, and coworkers to learn residents’ social and engagement preferences
• Assist residents in getting outdoors, activities around campus, and other opportunities as they arise
• May facilitate small group activities, such as reading, reminiscing, light exercise, painting, etc.
• May at times assist in creating a positive dining experience for those wishing to engage during a meal
• Provide descriptive documentation of resident visits or observations
• Exercise curiosity, empathy, and compassion when working with residents
• Completion of mandatory online educational modules (monthly and as otherwise assigned).
• Attendance at required educational sessions, in-services and staff meetings
• Attendance at annual Culture Day session (Full-time mandatory)
• Involvement/understanding of Organizational Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• All other duties as assigned

QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Training or experiencing working with people living with dementia preferred
• Activity/engagement experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, or walk for long periods of time
• Pushing residents in wheelchairs

Competencies:

• Sociable
• Comfort in adjusting to changing needs of residents
• Creative mindset
• Ability to connect easily with others
• Self-initiative and ease with working independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Working Conditions:

• Climate Controlled Environment
• Outdoors