Independent Living Activities Professional

STONERIDGE RETIREMENT GROUP•Myerstown, PA

18d

About The Position

Implements Activities for IL Residents. Plans and organizes programming that meets the psychosocial, emotional & recreational needs of the resident. Responsible for planning and disbursement of the Budget.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning, implementation, and management of the labor, operational and capital budgets of those departments under the direct supervision of the position
Must be able to mediate and resolve problems
Maintain compliance with facility policy and procedures relevant to both departmental specific and team member established guidelines
Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the residents as a condition of employment
Must be calm and collected when responding to emergency matters
Attends all facility meetings, as assigned or requested by Sr. Management or Sr. Leadership
Foster communication within the community to create an environment of transparency
Attends conferences, seminars, programs and obtains CEU's for license requirements or to enhance individual knowledge of the industry, based on budgetary approval
Identifies, participates and communicates opportunities for performance/process improvement to the Executive Director
Participates in performance improvement as needed
Plans and executes programs designed to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and recreational need of the residents. This includes coordinating community events with our in-house programming schedule, planning Special Events, evening, weekend, indoor and outdoor activities as well as outings away from the facility
Responsible for contacting entertainers, booking them according to monthly activity plan and within the monthly activity budget
Visits and completes the Activities Assessment for all new residents within 7 days of the resident’s admission
Maintain required documentation of departmental records including monthly calendars, attendance records, one to one records, and small group records & activities assessment tools for resident medical record
Plans and assesses resident’s abilities when resident goes out of facility by SRL vehicles
Assesses needs and maintains an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.
Recruits and orients Volunteers coming into the facility, then directs them to appropriate department head or staff assigned to supervise them. Plans Volunteer Recognition according to facility policy.
Typing into the computer the information for the monthly calendars
Ordering and maintaining program resources and resident magazines
Interact with Team Members, Residents, and Guests in a courteous and professional manner
Be accountable for all information in the Team Member Handbook
Maintain confidentiality of resident, Team Member, family and facility information
Follow oral and written instructions for all duties assigned and performed in an effective, timely and professional manner
Complete assigned tasks in accordance with organization, facility, and department procedures
Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Use supplies in an efficient and cost effective manner
Ensure equipment is treated with proper care and is used only for the purposes and in accordance for which it was designed to be used for
Follow facility reporting guidelines for any equipment that is not functioning properly or is need of repair
Use Infection control practices, including Standard Precautions, to prevent the spread of diseases
Maintain cleanliness of work area
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, as directed
Complete all documentation per facility protocol and Standards of Practice