Wellness Assistant- Assisted Living

Job summary

The Wellness Assistant facilitates resident-centered activation programs such as fitness, arts, and social events to improve resident abilities. They also assist with daily living activities, document resident behavior, and maintain a safe environment for all residents.

Job details

Job Summary: According to established policies and procedures, and under the general direction of the Wellness Coordinator, carries out resident-centered activation programs such as, creative arts, fitness, music, baking, dining in, gardening, outings, social events, cognitive programs, one to one visits, group games, sing-alongs, hymn singing, reminiscence and discussion groups as included in our calendar. Supports residents as they learn new techniques, which are adapted to encourage participation and maintain or improve each resident’s abilities, and reports problems and/or changes to the Wellness Manager. Qualifications and Requirements: * Completion of a minimum of a 2 year recognized Therapeutic Recreation Program. * Preferred two years recent, related experience in a long-term care environment. * A valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) an asset. * Current First Aid/CPR Certificate. * Preferred Functional Fitness Certificate or Gerontology Fitness Certificate, or related fitness training. * Preferred specialized training on programing for individuals with dementia. Key Responsibilities: * Carries out resident activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises as directed. * Transfers, porters, and ambulates residents to and from activities or meals in The Emerald using safe practices. * Ensures that residents have proper assistive devices with them as required, i.e. hearing aid, cane. * Promotes and publicizes upcoming events. * Promotes cognitive abilities in residents through activities such as reading to residents, playing music, crosswords, word puzzles, current events, quest speakers and continued learning. * Promotes community involvement through liaison with volunteers and organizations, families and friends. * Prepares areas for activities, maintains recreation equipment, reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the supervisor and keeps activity areas safe, clean and tidy. * Observes and reports any changes in resident’s functional and cognitive behavior to the nurse on duty, and documents changes in progress notes. * Works with Wellness Manager in creating and updating care plan goals for residents. * Documents any witnessed falls or incidents. * Informs nurse in charge and documents any concern regarding abuse of a resident or staff. * Assists in the activities of daily living of the residents as required. * Assesses programs to ensure they meet the goals and needs of individual residents. * Performs other duties as required/assigned. Skills and Abilities: * Understands the culture of the residents we serve at The Emerald. * Demonstrates the safe operation of a 19-passenger bus. * Encourages participation, which maintains dignity and validates individual creativity and choice. * Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. * Deals with others effectively, with dignity and compassion. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. * Shares knowledge and skills. * Leads and participate as an effective member of a team. * Organizes work schedule, records, documentation. * Operates related equipment THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO UNION MEMBERSHIP

What you’ll do

The Wellness Assistant facilitates resident-centered activation programs such as fitness, arts, and social events to improve resident abilities. They also assist with daily living activities, document resident behavior, and maintain a safe environment for all residents.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a minimum of a 2-year Therapeutic Recreation Program and hold a current First Aid/CPR certificate. Preferred qualifications include two years of recent experience in long-term care and specialized training in dementia programming.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Therapeutic Recreation
• Resident Care
• Activity Planning
• First Aid
• CPR
• Gerontology Fitness
• Dementia Care
• Documentation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Patient Transport
• Equipment Maintenance
• Conflict Resolution
• Compassionate Care
• Dementia
• Discussion Facilitation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Baking
• Compassion
• Cooking
• Creative Arts
• Creativity
• Fitness Training
• Gardening
• Gerontology
• Long-Term Care
• Problem Reporting
• Recreational Therapy
• Woodworking
• Writing
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Assisted Living Wellness Director
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers