Job Information
Harvester Place Life Engagement Aide - Burr Ridge, IL in Lake Oswego, Oregon
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11840220
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provide daily encouragement to residents for involvement in activities available via verbal invitations and reminders. This should include both group and individual activities.
- Provide transportation and directions to/from activities residents are interested in.
- Provide leadership and direction with activities such as; games, exercise, socials, flower arranging and crafts. Will assist in leading activities as assigned by supervisor..
- Maintain a record of residents activities involvement. Evaluate residents reactions during activities and report unusual observations to the Life Engagement Director or nursing staff along with documenting behavioral problems and/or changes.
- Assist Life Engagement Director in completing Initial Interest Forms and help provide activities orientation to new residents.
- Requisition and may purchase supplies, equipment, and materials as assigned to do so by Life Engagement Director to carry out programs.
- Provide assistance in keeping the activities areas orderly and decorated appropriately.
- Provides driving assistance when going on outings. Helps load/unload activities bus during outings.
- May be required to perform tours and/or answer questions regarding residents and programs at the community.
- Ensure that all items are purchased, prepared and set up for happy-hours.
- Attend and participate in meetings and/or training in areas related to activities and resident rights.
- Assist Life Engagement Director in ensuring that residents activity needs are being met via 1:1 visitation, encouraging intellectual and educational development through literature, movies, cultural events, and some form of stimulus in the rooms of the residents who are unable to leave their rooms.
- Assist in delivering mail and packages to residents.
- Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and timely by state requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.