Community Life Aide (PT) - LTC

Trinity Health•South Bend, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Community Life Director or Designee, in cooperation and collaboration with the Community Life Team, the Community Life Aide will assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan. As directed by the Community Life Director or Designee, the Community Life Aide will proactively identify, develop and execute solutions to enhance the resident living experience. Disclaimer: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary or appropriate by management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC. Assist in the creation, planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating of the community life (activity) programs of this Community. Interview residents or family members in a private setting to obtain life history information and to plan meaningful and relevant objectives and goals for the resident. Serve as on-site community representative to involve the resident/family in planning goals whenever possible. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each resident’s community life program that identifies the strengths/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each opportunity identified. Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement so that department can evaluate resident progress, by noting, reporting and charting resident behavior. Assist residents to improve their daily life by promoting socialization, expanding personnel interests, increasing physical activity and continue life long learning. Involve the resident/family in planning community life programs when possible and involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the community to assure that daily community life programs can be performed without interruptions. Assist with transportation of residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc. Proactively identify solutions to resident/family concerns make recommendations for improvement. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Enters information and documentation accurately in Care Tracker in accordance with company policy, practice and standards. Maintain equipment, supplies and a neat and organized work area. Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the community policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
Possesses interpersonal and relationship building skills to work in a cross-functional team as well as the ability to work with residents based on their cognitive ability.
Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level.
Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and strong decision making abilities.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters.
Must be able to see, hear and smell or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.
Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 ½ feet and be able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place.
Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.
Must possess the above ability with or without the use of prosthetics that will enable adequate functionality so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals within the community.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community, which include a medical and physical examination.
May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and other positions temporarily when necessary and may be subject to call back during emergency conditions.
May be required to work on shifts other then those which originally hired.

Nice To Haves

Chauffeur license desirable and may be required to obtain a class C driver’s or Chauffeur’s license.
Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation, planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating of the community life (activity) programs of this Community.
Interview residents or family members in a private setting to obtain life history information and to plan meaningful and relevant objectives and goals for the resident.
Serve as on-site community representative to involve the resident/family in planning goals whenever possible.
Assist in developing a written plan of care for each resident’s community life program that identifies the strengths/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each opportunity identified.
Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement so that department can evaluate resident progress, by noting, reporting and charting resident behavior.
Assist residents to improve their daily life by promoting socialization, expanding personnel interests, increasing physical activity and continue life long learning.
Involve the resident/family in planning community life programs when possible and involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the community to assure that daily community life programs can be performed without interruptions.
Assist with transportation of residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc.
Proactively identify solutions to resident/family concerns make recommendations for improvement.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
Enters information and documentation accurately in Care Tracker in accordance with company policy, practice and standards.
Maintain equipment, supplies and a neat and organized work area.
Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the community policies and procedures.