Assistant - ACT LE Memory Support Social Day Program Full Time

Ingleside at Rock Creek • Washington, DC

67d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility is to serve Ingleside Engaged Living day program, supporting Adult day programming by supporting each person's best abilities and capability towards thriving. This position will plan and implement group programs and services to our participants so that social, physical, emotional, occupational, educational, and cognitive functioning is maximized. This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Memory Support with planning and executing person-centered, individualized, and adapted programs that contribute to the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of the participant's quality of life, taking into account the participant's preferences, abilities, and challenges and follows Ingleside's Philosophy of the 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
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)

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 guiding residents from each program location, as needed.
• 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
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting
• Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
• Onsite CPR Training
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training
• Well-Being Model
• Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
• UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work Available for select employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree