Resident Program Assistant

Rockingham County • Brentwood, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Program Assistant implements multi-faceted Resident Programs as scheduled or assigned by the Resident Program Specialist to ensure the programs meet the functional needs and reflect the interests of each resident at Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Community. Works in groups or one-on-one with the residents to support the wide variety of resident activities on a daily basis. Actively participates in the resident dining experience. We are committed to providing preventative, restorative, and person-centered care to all residents at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. The Resident Program Assistant conducts program activities that meet the social, religious, physical, vocational, emotional, and cognitive needs of residents and further, fosters a positive and inclusive Assisted Living Community environment by encouraging resident participation, facilitating social interactions, and promoting a welcoming atmosphere. The Resident Program Assistant builds strong bonds with residents/families, serves in the dining room, assists with special events, maintains organization of supplies, completes all documentation in accordance with facility/state/federal policies, and gives exceptional customer service to residents/families. As part of our cohesive team, the Resident Program Assistant attends various in-service education opportunities, participates in staff training, and must be able to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/department, including flexibility for special events and rotating weekend/holiday requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of related work experience
• Previous experience working with elderly individuals
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be comfortable speaking in groups of people
• Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire
• Criminal records check required

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Implements multi-faceted Resident Programs as scheduled or assigned by the Resident Program Specialist.
• Works in groups or one-on-one with the residents to support the wide variety of resident activities on a daily basis.
• Actively participates in the resident dining experience.
• Conducts program activities that meet the social, religious, physical, vocational, emotional, and cognitive needs of residents.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive Assisted Living Community environment by encouraging resident participation, facilitating social interactions, and promoting a welcoming atmosphere.
• Builds strong bonds with residents/families.
• Serves in the dining room.
• Assists with special events.
• Maintains organization of supplies.
• Completes all documentation in accordance with facility/state/federal policies.
• Gives exceptional customer service to residents/families.
• Attends various in-service education opportunities.
• Participates in staff training.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• fantastic benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED