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FTE: 0.600000
Shift: Days
Location: Bourbonnais AL & Memory Care
Summary:
The Activities Associate is an individual who assists with the daily social, cultural, educational, recreational and spiritual needs of the residents by creating experiences under the direction of the Experience Specialist.
Experience/Education Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent preferredLicense or Certification Requirements:
Current CPR preferredValid Illinois Driver's LicenseProof of good driving record
Responsibilities:
Accompany residents to outside functions.Actively research material to contribute new ideas for programs and events.All other duties as assigned.Assess resident needs and adapt programs based on the resident's abilities.Assist new residents in adjusting and orientating themselves to the facility.Assist with setting up various programs and events.Assist with training and supervising the volunteers.Complete documentation of participation and progress including assessments, care plans and MDS.Copy and distribute various literature regarding scheduled events.Create one-on-one experiences for the residents of Riverside Senior Life.Decorate the facility seasonally as well as in conjunction with facility events.Drive the residents in the buses to and from events as well as to personal appointments.Encourage resident participation in all programs.Encourage the use of and provide assistance with all aspects of technology/In2L systems to enhance their experience during their stay.Evaluate resident preferences and interests within 72 hours of the resident moving in.Gently help to guide residents' journeys during their stay by facilitating and organizing various programs and personal experiences including therapies, appointments and wellness programs for the residents of Sojourn, inclusive of evening and weekend programs.Facilitate personalized experiences for the residents of Riverside Senior Life.Work with all departments in daily programming and creating experiences for the residents.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Drivers License
* CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Mild craft supplies, glue, paint, paint thinner
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Works closely transferring and assisting residents
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Very little potential
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with customers and employees.
Vision: Needed to see and watch for potential accidents, cutting, needle work and working with small objects.
Smell: Needed in alertness to smoke, cooking and fumes.
Hearing: Needed for listening to customers, aware of fire alarms, someone falling or in need of help.
Touch: Needed in the sense of caring, needing and belonging for each resident.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 50%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 2.5%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 2.5%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Carrying chairs - waist high; boxes-waist high; tables-thigh high to waist high; church supplies; lifting residents from the sitting to the standing position; boxes 2-6 ft. high.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 30
Stand: 180
Crawl: 0
Walk: 90
Kneel: 10
Lift: 45
Drive: 0
Squat: 20
Climb: 20
Bend: 20
Reach above shoulders: 30
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp 1 to 5 lbs. Normal weight: often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 1 to 35# Normal Wt. often
Fine Manipulation: Assisting residents, moving tables, wheelchairs, also involves fine arts and craft work.Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Chemical
Protective Clothing Required: None