Activities Assistant

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: WHY MARY'S MEADOW? What is the small-house concept? Mary’s Meadow comprises four separate houses, each of which has accommodations for 10 residents. All rooms are private, with full baths, and each house has a shared living room, dining room, den and kitchen. This intimate environment makes a real difference for our residents, it encourages interaction and socialization while affording privacy. The four houses are connected to a central chapel, open to people of all faiths, providing a calm and quiet space for prayer and reflection. Mary’s Meadow: Revolutionizing nursing home care The opening of Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place revolutionized delivery of long-term skilled nursing care, as well as short-term rehabilitation services. This innovative social model has proven to be as attractive to those receiving care as it is to their families, physicians and caregivers. It’s an approach that empowers our residents to be as independent and self-reliant as possible, in a setting that feels like home. Nationally recognized for the quality of our care Our innovative approach earns us high marks for the quality of our care. Mary’s Meadow is consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the entire state, earning a five-star rating from U.S. News & World Report and a Women’s Choice® Award for Best Extended Care & Nursing Homes in Massachusetts. We have also received the Excellence in Action Award for Superior Commitment to Customer Satisfaction for 5 consecutive years, 2010-2015. Most importantly, our residents and their families give us high marks for the personalized care and attention they receive here at Mary’s Meadow. POSITION PURPOSE Under the direction of the Community Life Director or Designee, in cooperation and collaboration with the Community Life Team, the Community Life Aide will assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan. As directed by the Community Life Director or Designee, the Community Life Aide will proactively identify, develop and execute solutions to enhance the resident living experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 2, Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC. Assist in the creation, planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating of the community life (activity) programs of this Community. Interview residents or family members in a private setting to obtain life history information and to plan meaningful and relevant objectives and goals for the resident. Serve as on-site community representative to involve the resident/family in planning goals whenever possible. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each resident’s community life program that identifies the strengths/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each opportunity identified. Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement so that department can evaluate resident progress, by noting, reporting and charting resident behavior. Assist residents to improve their daily life by promoting socialization, expanding personnel interests, increasing physical activity and continue life long learning. Involve the resident/family in planning community life programs when possible and involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the community to assure that daily community life programs can be performed without interruptions. Assist with transportation of residents in a company vehicle to and from appointments, shopping, etc. Proactively identify solutions to resident/family concerns make recommendations for improvement. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Enters information and documentation accurately in Care Tracker in accordance with company policy, practice and standards. Maintain equipment, supplies and a neat and organized work area. Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the community policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent. Chauffeur license desirable and may be required to obtain a class C driver’s or Chauffeur’s license. Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred. Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism. Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. Possesses interpersonal and relationship building skills to work in a cross-functional team as well as the ability to work with residents based on their cognitive ability. Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level. Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and strong decision making abilities. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran