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Job Location: Larkspur at Twin Creeks - Allen, TX 75013 Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly Summary: Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRI experience specifically in zestful activities for residents. Demonstrates and promotes SRI core value of the Golden Rule which includes treating others (residents, families, visitors and associates) in the same manner we would like to be treated. Responsible and accountable for the organization, planning, development of all programming and regular activities that are fun and exciting to our residents. Maintains physical conditioning and overall health, improving appetite and inspiring new friendships by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Creates and adheres to a monthly activity calendar. 2. Speaks to/interacts with residents constantly at all levels of care while showing empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect. 3. Coordinates special events for residents, families, and staff and assists the community relations department as requested. 4. Transports and supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits. 5. Screens, recruits, trains, and coordinate’s all volunteers. 6. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents. 7. Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations related to life enrichment programming and activities. 8. Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings. 9. Follows up on any concerns voiced or discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager by providing resolution and reports/documents of resolution at the next resident council meeting. 10. Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the residents health and emotional condition. 11. Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities. 12. Responds promptly and courteously to resident's request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors. 13. Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding. 14. Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor. 15. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits. 16. Knows, understands and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations. 17. Considered essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather. 18. Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments. 19. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies and procedures. 20. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates and management. 21. Complies with attendance and call off policy. 22. Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings. 23. Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy. 24. Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor. 25. Knows, understands and complies with HIPAA regulations. 26. Assists in mentoring new employees. 27. Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information and offers solutions/suggestions. 28. Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties. 29. Serves and assists residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 30. Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADL’s when needed). 31. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens. Essential FunctionFor Florida Applicants: Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. #INDHP #J-18808-Ljbffr

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