Assistant - ACT LE Memory Support On Call

Ingleside at Rock Creek • Washington, DC

10d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility is to serve Ingleside Memory Support Assisted Living residents by supporting each person's best abilities and capability towards thriving. This position will plan and implement group and individual life enrichment programs and services to our residents so that social, physical, emotional, occupational, educational, and cognitive functioning is maximized. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment with planning and executing person-centered, individualized, and adapted programs on the Memory Support Assisted Living neighborhood that contribute to the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of the resident's quality of life, taking into account resident preferences, abilities, and challenges and follows Ingleside's Philosophy of Well-Being Model in every interaction'

Requirements

• High School diploma or Associates Degree in a Human Service field required, six (6) months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as a Dementia Practitioner (CDP) or eligibility to obtain CDP within 90 days of hire date through the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) is required.
• Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Publisher, fax, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and/or leading individual and group activities in the Memory Support Assisted Living neighborhood.
• Develops, promotes, and implements a variety of life enrichment programming that encompass the Seven Dimensions of Wellness for the Memory Support Assisted Living Neighborhood.
• Assists with transportation of residents from each program location, as needed.
• Assesses resident's needs, interests, and strengths through resident interviews and collaboration with family members, identifies interventions and goals to help maximize optimal functioning, and creates individualized programming based on interests.
• Completes/monitors assessments, care plans, progress notes and other documentation related to activity pursuit patterns in compliance with facility requirements and policies as instructed by Director of Life Enrichment
• Participates in meeting QAPI goals and objectives.
• Participates in other meetings as assigned such as Care Plan meetings, Huddles, and Program Planning meetings
• Conducts life enrichment groups and individual activities in a meaningful, person-directed, and individualized manner.
• Motivates residents to partake in activities of choosing.
• Evaluates programs conducted on neighborhoods to ensure appropriateness and discusses any improvement of services with Director of Life Enrichment.
• Adapts activities to meet the residents' needs.
• Provides one-to-one support to residents as indicated by the resident plan of care.
• Effectively communicates information with residents in order to create and sustain rapport.
• Provides oversight, coordination, training, and supervision to students, interns, and volunteers as needed and provides constructive feedback as necessary.
• Participates in off-site trips for residents as needed and follows off-premise policies and procedures.
• Maintains department facilities, storage space, and equipment in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of residents/patients and staff.
• Assists with program set up and/or clean-up of area for scheduled activities.
• Prepares and arranges materials, decorations and equipment as needed in preparation for programs.
• Communicates scheduled activities and special events to residents, family members/care givers and staff verbally (as necessary) and ensures each resident receives a copy of the monthly Life Enrichment Calendar.
• Plans and implements programming intended to cultivate community on the Neighborhood.
• Integrates understanding of resident's developmental, mental, social, and cultural needs while planning and implementing programming.
• Assists in dining room as needed.
• Works periodically on holidays and during special events as instructed by Director of Life Enrichment.
• Possesses an understanding of the social, psychological, physical and recreational needs of the geriatric population especially those experiencing cognitive decline.
• Provides education and support to family members as needed
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Great Benefits
• Roundtrip shuttle transportation to and from Ft Totten and Friendship Heights Metro station for all employees
• On-Call
• Onsite CPR Training
• Well-being Model
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work Available for select employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees