Job Description

Description :

The Dominion Difference!

Want to be a part of a team whose calling and purpose is to honor God through service to seniors? Our unique faith-based, culture-first model provides a supportive and engaging work environment. Join team Dominion and take advantage of the Dominion Senior Living career pathway program for an opportunity to earn an additional $1 per hour in compensation the first year, and additional annual increases based on performance ratings.

We offer Lucrative and Exciting Benefits:

• Time and a Half on Holidays
• Direct Deposit

Duties:

1. Follows all policies, procedures and standards for Life Enrichment.

2. Develops and maintains effective relationships and two-way communication with residents and resident representatives; observes residents for significant changes and adverse reactions or conditions on an on-going basis and submits information for resident records on an informative and timely basis.

3. Keeps the Life Enrichment Director informed regarding any unusual incidents or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.

4. Follows changes as directed by the Life Enrichment Director in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Prepares for the shift by reviewing information/reports and setting up the work area(s) in a timely manner.

6. Meets with administration, medical and nursing teams, and other related departments in planning activities.

7. Fulfills responsibilities for assisting and enhancing the resident activity program to provide social stimulation and social interaction, as well as spiritual enhancement among residents and team.

8. Assists in developing a written plan of monthly activities and publishing a monthly activities calendar.

9. Cultivates leisure time activities such as games, arts, crafts, movies, etc.

10. Assists in developing activities which enhance physical exercise such as bowling, walks, etc.

11. Leads daily exercise classes for residents and provides hydration afterwards.

12. Assists in coordinating special events with marketing.

13. Assists with maintaining and storing inventory and supplies in a designated area with clear and labeled bins, ensuring easy access by team members.

14. Keeps the work areas organized in a safe, neat and orderly manner throughout the program and at its conclusion.

15. Assists in gaining team assistance and participation with programs.

16. Helps coordinate in-house special events open to families and friends, e.g., special parties, holiday meals, etc.

17. Assists in decorating community with a monthly theme.

18. Assists in assessing and updating the residents\xe2\x80\x99 lifestyle needs and set measurable goals with observable approaches.

19. Involves the resident\xe2\x80\x99s family in planning activities when possible.

20. Assists in maintaining and enhancing the volunteer program and the training and support of volunteers.

21. Encourages hobbies and crafts and assists in preparing materials.

22. Assists in compiling and maintaining an activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.

23. Assists in obtaining information concerning the residents\xe2\x80\x99 backgrounds to better provide activities to meet their needs.

24. Assists in providing library service for residents through cooperation with the local library.

25. Drives bus to activities and appointments.

26. Assists with coordination of transportation for residents in conjunction with the Health and Wellness director.

27. Assists in keeping Life Enrichment within budget by controlling waste.

28. Assists other departments with programming and activities as needed.

29. Notifies the Life Enrichment Director when supplies are needed.

Additional Duties:

30. Works beyond normal working hours and days and in other positions temporarily, as necessary for effective resident care and community operation.

31. Assists with community special events, including outreach to the greater community.

32. Lives the Dominion Senior Living culture in all aspects of the position; demonstrates the Dominion Senior Living \xe2\x80\x9cL.O.V.E.\xe2\x80\x9d model and professionalism when interacting with residents, resident representatives, team members, and the general public.

33. Engages in open communication within Dining Services and between community departments and is cooperative.

34. Attends and actively participates in team meetings and required or optional continuing education programs.

35. Assists in the evacuation of residents as necessary.

36. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information and honors the residents\xe2\x80\x99 personal property rights.

37. Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

38. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director or Central Services.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirement:

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

2. A minimum of one year\xe2\x80\x99s experience working with seniors is preferred.

3. Must have creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.

4. Must possess a current and valid driver\'s license and have the ability to meet approved driver requirements.

5. Approved criminal background check, physical, drug screen and TB skin test is required.

6. Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member regularly stands, bends, talks, hears, walks, sits, climbs stairs, stoops, uses hands and fingers to touch, handle, and feel, reaches with hands and arms, lifts and/or moves items of up to 50 pounds. The team member occasionally lifts and transfers residents, using proper body mechanics and physically assists residents in and out of into and out of wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, stationary chairs and vehicles as needed. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The team member must be able to smell odor in order to ensure resident safety and quality care.

Work Environment:

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The team member works primarily in the common areas of the community, which are well-lit and ventilated. The team member can be subject to frequent interruptions. The team member is potentially exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Personal Characteristics and Skills:

The team member must be able to:

Provide services consistent with the Vision, Mission, Values, Objective and Guiding Biblical Principals of Dominion Senior Living

Speak, read, write and understand in the English language

Display enthusiasm, a cheerful disposition, and a positive outlook and approach

Care for residents on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning in a loving, compassionate, patient and responsible manner

Be hospitable, cooperative, tactful and effective when communicating and interacting with team members, residents, resident representatives, visitors, volunteers, vendors, government agencies, and the general public

Relate to, and work well with ill, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community

Effectively resolve conflict with team members, residents and their representatives, and others

Understand and comply with all requirements

Listen to learn; accept and give constructive feedback

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Function well in an interdisciplinary team and contribute to excellent teamwork

Work independently, make decisions when circumstances warrant such action and act with personal integrity in all situations

Have flexibility and seek out and/or incorporate new and creative methods and principles

Report for duty as scheduled in the approved uniform/appropriate attire

Practice dependable, regular attendance

Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Observe a resident\xe2\x80\x99s ability to perform daily ADLs and social skills and communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate team member

EEO Principles

The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity as well as compliance with the law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other legally protected status or characteristic in the state in which a team member is employed by the Company. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment.

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