Full-Time Life Enrichment Aide

Goodwin Living•Washington DC, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Therapeutic Activities team in providing an ongoing program of therapeutic activities that meet the needs of the individual resident. The pay for this role is $19/hr.

Requirements

Experience in Activities or Recreation.
Read, write, and speak the English language.
Ability to relate information concerning the resident.
Must possess patience and have an understanding of conditions related to infirmities of the aging and or diagnosis.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Must be organized.
Must be flexible, working irregular hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

Complete documentation as necessary per regulation requirements.
Reports all accidents and incidents ASAP and notifies proper disciplines of occurrence.
Reports all changes in resident condition to nurse during any activity.
Assists with recreation and activity programs for residents, family members and staff in a timely manner.
Participates in planning, implementing and completion of programs.
Works alone to complete activity/program if necessary.
Assist in publicizing programs, engaging speakers or performers.
Assist with all aspects of the newsletter.
Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Follows all work assignments/schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis.
Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
Notifies the Director or Asst. Director when you will be late or absent from work.
Follows the code of ethics and conduct in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC.
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials.
Attends and participates in scheduled in-services and educational classes.
Follows Universal Precautions to encourage infection control.
Follows all safety precautions in performing duties.
Reports all safety violations to appropriate disciplines.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance to The Methodist Home of DC's notice of Privacy Practice and follows HIPAA guidelines.
Treats residents with dignity and respect at all times.
Reports allegations of resident abuse and or theft to proper discipline.
Honor refusal to participate in activity or outing.