COUNTY OF BROWN
Life Enrichment Specialist-Part-Time
COUNTY OF BROWN, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54311
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Responsibilities
Assists in creating a therapeutic atmosphere conducive to the mental health of residents. Provides resident care to meet the individual activity needs of the residents.
Organizes and plans group and individual activities to meet residents' social/emotional needs. Creates monthly activity calendars.
In conjunction with the facilities department maintains a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents.
Provides resident care to meet the physical needs of the residents such as feeding; as deemed appropriate after necessary training.
Implements individualized activity interventions as outlined in resident care plans. In conjunction with the therapy department and nursing department, provides activities or simple food prep related to activities on the households as assigned.
Takes residents on community outings for recreational or educational purposes and assists with other resident transportation needs.
Observes residents and reports any change in client behavior/condition to Registered Nurse and responds to emergency and crisis situations.
Maintains the confidential nature of all residents and business information. Attends staff meetings, attends in-service and outside agency training sessions if appropriate.
Assists with completion of Minimum Data Set interviews and documentation, as deemed appropriate after necessary training. Assists in completing quarterly progress notes on each resident's status and participation in activities. Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies.
Qualifications
Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in activities (arts and crafts, holiday events, outdoor activities, music or drama, religious activities, etc.).
Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of residents. Ability to motivate residents and observe individual resident responses during activity groups.
Ability to carry out a nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening or unpredictable behavior. Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with residents and family members.
Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing resident care.
Ability to work the required hours of the position. Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing care to geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill clients. Knowledge of documentation and basic principles of active treatment and behavior modification.
Physical Demands Lifting 30 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving. Repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling. Must be free from communicable disease.
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Life Enrichment Specialist-Part-Time
role at
COUNTY OF BROWN
Responsibilities
Assists in creating a therapeutic atmosphere conducive to the mental health of residents. Provides resident care to meet the individual activity needs of the residents.
Organizes and plans group and individual activities to meet residents' social/emotional needs. Creates monthly activity calendars.
In conjunction with the facilities department maintains a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents.
Provides resident care to meet the physical needs of the residents such as feeding; as deemed appropriate after necessary training.
Implements individualized activity interventions as outlined in resident care plans. In conjunction with the therapy department and nursing department, provides activities or simple food prep related to activities on the households as assigned.
Takes residents on community outings for recreational or educational purposes and assists with other resident transportation needs.
Observes residents and reports any change in client behavior/condition to Registered Nurse and responds to emergency and crisis situations.
Maintains the confidential nature of all residents and business information. Attends staff meetings, attends in-service and outside agency training sessions if appropriate.
Assists with completion of Minimum Data Set interviews and documentation, as deemed appropriate after necessary training. Assists in completing quarterly progress notes on each resident's status and participation in activities. Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies.
Qualifications
Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in activities (arts and crafts, holiday events, outdoor activities, music or drama, religious activities, etc.).
Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of residents. Ability to motivate residents and observe individual resident responses during activity groups.
Ability to carry out a nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening or unpredictable behavior. Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with residents and family members.
Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing resident care.
Ability to work the required hours of the position. Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing care to geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill clients. Knowledge of documentation and basic principles of active treatment and behavior modification.
Physical Demands Lifting 30 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving. Repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling. Must be free from communicable disease.
How to Apply Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
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