Adult Day program Engaged Living Assistant Memory Support (On Call)

Ingleside at Rock Creek • Washington, DC

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Ingleside at Rock Creek is seeking an On-Call Engaged Living Assistant for Memory Support Engaged Living Adult Day Programming at our Senior Living Community in Washington, DC. This role involves planning and implementing group and individual life enrichment programs and services to residents in the Memory Support Assisted Living neighborhood. The goal is to maximize social, physical, emotional, occupational, educational, and cognitive functioning, contributing to the improvement, maintenance, and enhancement of resident quality of life. The position follows Ingleside's Philosophy of Well-Being Model in every interaction and requires adapting programs to meet resident needs, including those experiencing cognitive decline.

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.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability.
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Publisher, fax, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Recreational experience with Adults

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 Memory Support and programming.
• Participates in other meetings as assigned such as Care Plan meetings, Huddles, and Program Planning meetings.
• Conducts Engaged living 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 Memory Support and Programming.
• 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 Memory Support and Programming.
• 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