Resident Life Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: The Chapel Hill Residential Retirement Center Incorporated - Chapel Hill, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND: Saturday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM 

This position is paired with another Resident Life Assistant who overlaps for a portion of each day. 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  

Resident Life Assistant will provide in-the-moment engagement across Carol Woods’ higher levels of support (assisted living, assisted nursing, skilled nursing) to residents who are interested in social opportunities and do not typically participate in scheduled programming, or who need one-to-one support. 

The person in this role is also expected to: 

Uphold and put into daily practice the values of Carol Woods. 
Support the well-being and quality of life of every individual resident. 
Function as a good steward of resident resources. 
Contribute to Carol Woods’ approach to continual quality improvement. 
Support the concepts of a learning organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provide one-to-one, in-the-moment or planned engagement 
Move between Assisted Living and the Health Center, based on acuity in the buildings, and present needs in neighborhoods
Collaborate with Resident Life Coordinator, Life Enrichment, and direct-care staff to understand where support is needed
Collaborate with residents, loved ones, and coworkers to learn residents’ social and engagement preferences
Assist residents in getting outdoors, activities around campus, and other opportunities as they arise 
May facilitate small group activities, such as reading, reminiscing, light exercise, painting, etc. 
May at times assist in creating a positive dining experience for those wishing to engage during a meal 
Provide descriptive documentation of resident visits or observations
Exercise curiosity, empathy, and compassion when working with residents
Completion of mandatory online educational modules (monthly and as otherwise assigned).
Attendance at required educational sessions, in-services and staff meetings
Attendance at annual Culture Day session (Full-time mandatory)
Involvement/understanding of Organizational Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  

HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Training or experiencing working with people living with dementia preferred
Activity/engagement experience preferred

Physical Requirements:  

Stand, or walk for long periods of time 
Pushing residents in wheelchairs

Competencies:

Sociable 
Comfort in adjusting to changing needs of residents
Creative mindset
Ability to connect easily with others 
Self-initiative and ease with working independently 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Working Conditions:  

Climate Controlled Environment
Outdoors