Job description
Job Title: Lifestyle Assistant (non-driving)
Department: Activities
Reports To: Lifestyle Director
Location: Community
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: January 2020
One of the keys to Sonata Senior Living’s success as a company is our Team Members. We expect and depend upon each Team Member to perform the tasks assigned to the best of their abilities. We believe that hard work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to work with seniors are essential to a successful career in senior living.
MISSION STATEMENT
Sonata Senior Living enriches the lives of older adults through innovative programming, services and care that honor individuality and personal choice.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
Sonata Senior Living is committed to providing the highest-quality senior living services with sensitivity and compassion to our residents, staff and guests AT ALL TIMES. We actively seek new ways of exceeding the expectations of residents, colleagues, and guests on an ongoing basis by placing customer service and resident choice at the center of everything we do through our Core Values.
Excellence - We are committed to providing excellent service; to everyone, at all times.
Integrity - We will honor the truth; in accordance with the highest principles and ethics.
Respect - We will demonstrate respect to every individual; without exception.
Passion - We are driven by enthusiasm for those that we serve; our residents, guests, and Team Members.
Teamwork - We will develop people and foster teamwork through mutual respect and communication
SUMMARY
The Lifestyle Coordinator conducts social, religious, educational and service-related programs for the assisted living residents as directed by the Lifestyle Director. Said activities are experienced both within the community and in the community as a whole.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Prepares and conducts scheduled group activities.
2. Transport residents to and from activities.
3. Perform activities with room bound residents.
4. Record daily residents’ attendance at group activities and documents room bound residents’ responses to activities.
5. Monitor grooming of residents and assists if necessary.
6. Deliver mail to residents and reads mail to those who needs assistance.
7. Assists residents with menu selections where applicable.
8. Treat residents with dignity and observes all residents’ rights and confidentiality.
9. Communicate with staff in other departments regarding any changes in resident’s condition and regarding information about scheduled activities.
10. Covers various shifts at the Front Desk as specified on Work Schedule.
11. Assists Lifestyle Director with office work and program planning.
12. Hosts and oversees smooth operation of large group activities as scheduled.
13. Willing to support residents in finding activities of their choosing and in daily problem solving.
14. Shops for activities if needed.
15. Arranges furniture for specific programs if needed.
16. Maintains friendly and concerned relationship with residents while upholding the Company’s policies and procedures.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and team members.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
Complies with the attendance policy.
Complies with the cell phone and social media policies.
Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire per dress code.
Participates in training, in services and attends meetings when required.
Assists with special projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior to presence in the community, applicant must have completed a Post Hire Health Questionnaire upon offer of employment. A TB test result must be received with 7 days of employment. Previous TB test results cannot be older than 6 months; chest x-ray results 2 years. A Criminal Record Clearance is required prior to team member’s starting date.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have demonstrated social and communication skills, both written and verbal.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Most possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a private vehicle for business use.
Must carry and maintain current first aide certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires the ability to stand, reach, bend/stoop/crouch, push/pull/lift/carry up to 50lbs, twisting/ turning and repetitive motion
PHYSICAL ABILITIES Must have good vision, hearing and speech
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhausted list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Sonata Senior Living
I have read my job description and I understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth. I understand this job description is subject to change at any time without prior notice and that if a change is made, I will be provided with an updated version in a timely manner.
Team Member Signature Date
Supervisor’s Signature Date
Physician Release Form
Position: Lifestyle Assistant (non-driving)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N = Never
O = Occasionally, represents 1 to 33% or 1 to 2 hours of an 8-hour shift
F = Frequently, represents 34 to 66% or 2 ½ to 5 ½ hours of an 8-hour shift.
C = Constantly, represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8-hour shift.
Physical Activity (Marked with “X” where applicable) N O F C*
Walking: _____ _____ ___X_ _____
Sitting: _____ _____ ___X_ _____
Standing: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Reaching: Shoulder Height _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Above Shoulder Height _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Below Shoulder Height _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Climbing: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Pulling/Pushing: 25 Pounds or less _____ ___X_ _____ _____
25 Pounds to 50 Pounds _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Over 50 Pounds _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Lifting: 25 Pounds or less _____ ___X_ _____ _____
25 Pounds to 50 Pounds _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Over 50 Pounds ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Carrying: 25 Pounds or less _____ ___X_ _____ _____
25 Pounds to 50 Pounds _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Over 50 Pounds ____ ___X_______ _____
Crawling/Kneeling: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Bending/Stooping/Crouching: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Twisting/Turning: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Repetitive Movement: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Physical Exposure (Marked with “X” where applicable)
Unprotected Heights: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Lighting: Dim: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Bright: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Mechanical Hazards: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Hazardous Substances: _____ _____ ___X_ _____
Infectious Diseases: _____ _____ ___X_ _____
Harmful Physical Agents: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Heat: _____ ___X_ _____ _____
Cold: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Radiation: ___X_ _____ _____ _____
Physical Ability
Acceptable Minimum
Vision: ___X_ Good _____ Poor_____ Blind
Color Vision: _____ Normal ___X_ Impaired
Hearing: ___X_ Normal_____ Moderate loss _____ Deaf
Manual Dexterity: _____ Good ___X_ Fair _____ Poor
Talking/Speech ___X_ Good _____ Fair _____ Mute
Taste/Smell _____ Good _____ Fair ___X_ Mute
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN
POST MEDICAL/FMLA LEAVE OF ABSENCE
My signature indicates that I have read and understand the employee’s job description and the listed tasks within the job description, and that based on my medical assessment of this employee to perform the job duties, it is appropriate that this employee return to full duty.
_______________________________ _________________________
Physician Signature Date
_______________________________ __________________________
Physician Printed Name License Number
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