Job Openings – Indianola

Life Enrichment Coordinator

ACCOUNTABILITY:
Manager

JOB SUMMARY:
The Life Enrichment Coordinator will complete activity assessments within 3 business days of resident move-ins. Provide ongoing physical, spiritual and cognitive activities for the residents’ enjoyment according to their interests. Working schedule must be flexible from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mon-Fri. Comp time will be used during the week for evening and weekend activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete Life Story Form within 3 business days of each resident’s move-in.
• Maintain and follow budget.
• Be able to respond to flexible scheduling.
• Document Attendance.
• Keep current records of volunteers.
• Must obtain and maintain a chauffeur’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Present in-services/training for staff regarding activities for all levels of functioning.
• Provide activity materials and train staff regarding dementia residents.
• Conduct a monthly resident planning meeting.
• Plan activity calendar according to the residents’ interests and input.
• Provide a variety of physical, spiritual and cognitive activities.
• Coordinate and supervise planned outings.
• Maintain inventory of activity equipment and supplies, yearly.
• Maintain the activity areas and replace furniture after activities.
• Coordinate, recruit and supervise volunteers.
• Coordinate and prepare activities that staff will conduct.
• Maintain photo album, gift and memorial albums.
• Promote and encourage participation in activities.
• Work with Dietary Manager on combined events.
• Write newsletter monthly.
• Attend bi-weekly in-services, mandatory meetings and manager meetings.
• Use personal protective equipment, as required.
• Fill in as needed or requested.
• Respond to smoke and fire alarm systems.
• Answer telephone promptly and courteously.
• Read the Communication Log.
• Share ideas and comments you feel would benefit the Community.
• Follow all policies and Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
• Comply with all state regulations as they apply to Assisted Living.
• Complete incident report forms, as necessary, for residents, self or co-workers.
• Fill out work orders when maintenance needs arise.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Good communication and written skills
• Organizational skills
• Able to lift 15-20lbs
• Have a good driving record
• Listening skills
• Commitment to the elderly
• Patience and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional confidentiality
• Well-developed people skills
• Compassionate
• Public relations’ skills
• Problem solving skills
• Calm, friendly demeanor

Required Education and/or Training

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with the elderly

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a Home Health Agency atmosphere

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Resident Assistant

Full-time, part-time and PRN positions on evenings (2 – 10:30 p.m.) and nights (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) available.

Skills

• Certified Nurse Assistant preferred but not mandatory.
• 18 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience in senior services preferred

Duties

• Assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e., grooming, dressing and undressing, toileting, shaving (with electric shaver), hair care, denture care, filing and cleaning nails, bathing)
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled
• Responds to pulled emergency cords
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain-free
• Assists residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
• Assists residents in transferring from bed to chair, wheelchair and commode
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining room and serve residents’ meals including tray service
• Routinely checks residents to ensure care needs are being met
• Performs housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as assigned

Temperament/Aptitude

• Enjoys serving seniors
• Excellent customer service and hospitality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Patient and compassionate
• Able to multitask efficiently

Contact:
Lyuba Vitale RN, ED
(515) 961-8900
Email

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