Life Enrichment Lead
Company: Channing House
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
ABOUT US 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. POSITION SUMMARY 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This position
will be responsible for, but not limited to the following essential
duties and responsibilities: Resident Activities - 75% of job
duties Familiar with the activity plan for each residentEngage
residents in meaningful activities and conduct such programs with
enthusiasm to encourage them to actively participateObserve verbal
and non-verbal resident responses to activities and appropriately
accommodate their needsInteract 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. Supporting Responsibilities - 25% of job duties
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 neededHelp with putting
up, taking down, and storing seasonal decorations.Maintain a tidy,
clutter-free environment.Maintain infection control practicesAttend
and participate in staff meetings and in-service classes. Assist
with other tasks as directed by the Life Enrichment Supervisor JOB
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, a
person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Years of Related Professional
Experience: 1-2 years of related work experience
Educational/Position Requirements: High School diploma, GED or
equivalent experience preferred. Computer/Software/Technical
Applications: Ability to use a computerProficiency in Microsoft
suiteAbility to input and retrieve dataAbility to use electronic
health record system Languages: 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 Required Licenses/ Certifications/ Background Adult
CPR/AED/First Aid certification Channing House Diversity Statement:
Channing House is an equal-opportunity employer. Channing House is
committed to providing a work environment free of harassment,
discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other
unprofessional conduct based on actual or perceived race (including
traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair,
hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, age,
religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigration
status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical
conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, reproductive health decision making, disability
(including sensory disability and use of a service animal by a
person with a disability), HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, a
legally protected medical condition, genetic information or data
credit history, genetic information, status as a victim or domestic
or sexual violence (including harassment, sexual assault, or
stalking), expunged juvenile record, arrest or conviction records
(except as legally required), use or non-use of lawful products off
of Company premises during non-working hours, performance of duty
in a uniformed service military or veteran status, or any other
basis protected by local, state and/or federal law. Channing House
also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful, or
unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any
of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or
is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Compensation
details: 25-30.77 Hourly WagePI01c62217181f-25660-34208856
Keywords: Channing House, Mountain View , Life Enrichment Lead, Other , Palo Alto, California
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