Life Enrichment Facilitator/Transporter
Smith Senior Living, Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time Role
Starting Rate:
$16.60 per hour (Pay is based on previous experience)
Tuesday through Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm
POSITION PURPOSE: Advocatefor quality Resident Care, assisting Resident in initiating & maintaining quality activity of interest, assuring timely & accurate documentation ofabove. Provides and initiates appropriate interventions to maximize the residents psychological, social and ADL functioning. Assist in observing and reporting changes in resident’s condition.
STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or an essential function of the position.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB DUTIES: Resident Rights
Understands and adheres to Resident Rights at all times.
Maintains the confidentiality of all residentcare information.
Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Respects privacy of residents; including those as prescribed by HIPAA.
Customer Service
Responds with respect, patience, compassion, and helpfulness to residents, visitors, and staff at all times.
Maintains a respectful and pleasing tone of voice at all times.
Never raises voice in anger, frustration, or shouts to communicate with someone inside or outside building.
Conduct & Professionalism
Attendance & Tardiness: Consistently reports to work as scheduled and properly notifies supervisor when unable to do so.
Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to dress code as prescribed by supervisor and SSL standards.
Maintains an orderly work area.
Maintains positive working relationships with all employees within department and among departments. Sets aside individual differences for the sake of the residents.
Responds appropriately to constructive criticism or corrective action administered by supervisory personnel with SSL.
Responds constructively to changes and/or problems which may arise on the job to ensure that stress is dealt with effectively.
Respects the building, grounds, and equipment of SSL and personal property of residents and visitors.
Safety & Sanitation
Remains alert at all times, assuring that SSL and its residents are safe and secure at all times.
Actively participates in the SSL Safety Program by direct service on the Safety Committee, or by observing and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisor and by performing all assigned duties with proper body mechanics.
Attends In-Service sessions as required by organization and supervisor.
Remains task oriented while on the job, with no allowance for horseplay or otherwise distracting oneself or others from the important task(s) of caring for residents.
Primary Job Duties
Informs, invites, and escorts residents as necessary to groups, activities or appointments of their choice.
Welcomes new admissions, provides information on Resident Council, calendar, upcoming events.
Delivers packages, gifts and newspapers to residents in various areas of the building.
Meets weekly or as scheduled with Life Enrichment Department staff to coordinate accountabilities of the department.
Makes suggestions to the Life Enrichment Director for possible group & individual activities to be presented.
Assists in presenting activities as scheduled on the Activities Calendar.
Offers 1:1 interventions for Residents who are unable/unwilling to participate in group presentations.
Creates an atmosphere of excitement & anticipation through Special Events programming.
Provides “Active Listening” for Residents/Families directed at problem identification & solution. Provides for behavior/adjustment interventions as indicated.
Prioritizes day-to-day workload completion.
Performs other duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Experience: 0+ years in relevant field
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Starting Rate:
$16.60 per hour (Pay is based on previous experience)
Tuesday through Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm
POSITION PURPOSE: Advocatefor quality Resident Care, assisting Resident in initiating & maintaining quality activity of interest, assuring timely & accurate documentation ofabove. Provides and initiates appropriate interventions to maximize the residents psychological, social and ADL functioning. Assist in observing and reporting changes in resident’s condition.
STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or an essential function of the position.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB DUTIES: Resident Rights
Understands and adheres to Resident Rights at all times.
Maintains the confidentiality of all residentcare information.
Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Respects privacy of residents; including those as prescribed by HIPAA.
Customer Service
Responds with respect, patience, compassion, and helpfulness to residents, visitors, and staff at all times.
Maintains a respectful and pleasing tone of voice at all times.
Never raises voice in anger, frustration, or shouts to communicate with someone inside or outside building.
Conduct & Professionalism
Attendance & Tardiness: Consistently reports to work as scheduled and properly notifies supervisor when unable to do so.
Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to dress code as prescribed by supervisor and SSL standards.
Maintains an orderly work area.
Maintains positive working relationships with all employees within department and among departments. Sets aside individual differences for the sake of the residents.
Responds appropriately to constructive criticism or corrective action administered by supervisory personnel with SSL.
Responds constructively to changes and/or problems which may arise on the job to ensure that stress is dealt with effectively.
Respects the building, grounds, and equipment of SSL and personal property of residents and visitors.
Safety & Sanitation
Remains alert at all times, assuring that SSL and its residents are safe and secure at all times.
Actively participates in the SSL Safety Program by direct service on the Safety Committee, or by observing and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisor and by performing all assigned duties with proper body mechanics.
Attends In-Service sessions as required by organization and supervisor.
Remains task oriented while on the job, with no allowance for horseplay or otherwise distracting oneself or others from the important task(s) of caring for residents.
Primary Job Duties
Informs, invites, and escorts residents as necessary to groups, activities or appointments of their choice.
Welcomes new admissions, provides information on Resident Council, calendar, upcoming events.
Delivers packages, gifts and newspapers to residents in various areas of the building.
Meets weekly or as scheduled with Life Enrichment Department staff to coordinate accountabilities of the department.
Makes suggestions to the Life Enrichment Director for possible group & individual activities to be presented.
Assists in presenting activities as scheduled on the Activities Calendar.
Offers 1:1 interventions for Residents who are unable/unwilling to participate in group presentations.
Creates an atmosphere of excitement & anticipation through Special Events programming.
Provides “Active Listening” for Residents/Families directed at problem identification & solution. Provides for behavior/adjustment interventions as indicated.
Prioritizes day-to-day workload completion.
Performs other duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Experience: 0+ years in relevant field
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