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Job Description
Position Summary
Responsible for supporting the implementation of valued programming for residents and family members. Offers a creative approach to ensuring social, physical, spiritual, and cognitive engagement that empowers residents. Assists with monthly calendar, newsletter and program planning specific for those living with early to mid-stage Dementia.
Essential Duties
- Provides direction and guidance for residents to allow to successfully participate in daily programming.
- Assist residents with patterning to meeting times and gathering places; calling and supporting preparedness for the day i.e. attire and preparation for excursions and special events.
- Encourages participation of members in all programming provided.
- Is aware of resident’s abilities and challenges and revises programs as needed.
- Observes and communicates information to manager regarding resident’s needs, desires, concerns and responses to engagement and programming.
- Assists in planning and creating monthly calendar and quarterly newsletter.
- Assists with cognitive testing.
- Assists with family member support as needed.
- Participates in training as directed by Manager.
- Supports Managers duties when Manager is absent.
- Drives bus for excursions.
- Leads and models collaborative and supportive behaviors between and among all CLC business entities (i.e., Cappella Living Solutions and all Rhythms service lines.)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications & Experience
- A minimum of one-year experience working with individuals living with Dementia.
- Associate degree or combination of education or certification specific to Dementia services preferred
- The position requires a positive and energetic approach.
- Must be flexible and able to revise interaction and approach as needed.
- Colorado driver’s license in good standing.
- Must be independent and work well within a team environment.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Must exhibit excellent oral and written skills.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
- Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
- Sits, stands, bends, and moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently.
Additional Information
If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider! These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).
• Health Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement (with match)
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plan
We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.
We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. This position will be accepting applications until 2/6/2025 Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
$22.75 - $25.56 p/h
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