Life Engagement Assistant

Job Description: Life Engagement Assistant

The Life Engagement Assistant will provide support, leadership, and resources while actively serving residents through the six dimensions of life: social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and dignified personal care. Under the supervision of the Life Engagement Director, the Life Engagement Assistant will provide regular contact with residents through individual and group activities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year full-time in an activities program in a health care setting.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Assist the Life Engagement Director with inventory and ordering of recreation/engagement supplies.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supplies and activity areas.

• Help promote the physical appearance of the community by decorating for holidays, seasons, and special events.

• Document resident engagement and activity participation daily.

• Adapt activities to meet residents’ needs, encouraging but never forcing participation. Offer small group or one-on-one activities when residents cannot or choose not to join large groups.

• Review each resident's medical and social history, as well as update resident preferences, likes, and dislikes, to determine appropriate activities. Activities must be tailored to residents' unique requirements and skills.

• Attend corporate compliance training and adhere to policies and procedures, including monthly staff trainings and bi-monthly conference calls.

• Communicate with the team regarding potential health concerns or changes in residents’ physical or mental abilities.

• Assist with tours when management, marketing, or team leaders are unavailable.

• Assist residents with meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the day.

• Support residents with completion of self-care and/or occupational activities of daily living, as needed.

• Assist in the transfer and/or lifting of residents as needed.

Mission Statement and Core Values:  

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.  

1. Service – “It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.  

• Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.  
• We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.  

 2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity  

• Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions  
• Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior  
• Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out  

3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated  

• Attack the problem not the person  
• Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions  

4. Excellence – “We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.  

5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.  

• Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction  
• Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results  
• Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking  
• Learn to win and lose as a team