Life Enrichment Lead- Full-Time

Channing House•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Channing House is a leading not-for-profit Life Care Community in Palo Alto, founded in 1960. We believe that older adults thrive in a vibrant setting that supports active, engaged and healthy living. We provide a sustainable, innovative community that promotes this lifestyle, while embracing respect and dignity for all who live and work here. Our team of 170 staff members, from Front-Line to Leadership, drive the mission of Channing House, providing services to the 265 highly engaged residents who call Channing House their home. The Life Enrichment Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of activities that aim to promote the preservation and enrichment of each resident’s quality of life. Activities take place throughout each day and make every effort to meet resident needs and interests. This position carries out the activity care plan for each resident, which is integrated with the overall interdisciplinary resident care plan. Together with the entire team at Channing House, your role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents.

Requirements

1-2 years of related work experience
High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to use a computer
Proficiency in Microsoft suite
Ability to input and retrieve data
Ability to use electronic health record system
Ability to speak and comprehend English the primary language used in the workplace; ability to speak and/or comprehend other languages utilized by clients is a plus
Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Familiar with the activity plan for each resident
Engage residents in meaningful activities and conduct such programs with enthusiasm to encourage them to actively participate
Observe verbal and non-verbal resident responses to activities and appropriately accommodate their needs
Interact fittingly and effectively in one-to-one activities according to the resident's strengths and limitations.
Assist residents with the programs and determine the suitability of activities for present residents.
Recommend changes to the supervisor as needed.
Keep records and documentation as necessary.
Receive and share information, observe and report residents’ condition or behavior to the Life Enrichment Supervisor or licensed nurse.
Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking, while taking measures to reduce falls, skin tears, and skin breakdown.
Assist residents at mealtimes, including distributing meal trays, pouring beverages, and/or feeding residents in need of assistance.
Assist residents to display calendars, pictures, cards, or other mementos.
Deliver and read mail as needed
Help with putting up, taking down, and storing seasonal decorations.
Maintain a tidy, clutter-free environment.
Maintain infection control practices
Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service classes.
Assist with other tasks as directed by the Life Enrichment Supervisor