Job Information
Erickson Living Program Assistant in Catonsville, Maryland
Location:
Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living
Charlestown is a beautiful 110-acre continuing care retirement community located just minutes from Baltimore in the charming neighborhood of Catonsville, Maryland. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.
The Senior Program Assistant will stimulate the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being of the residents residing in Continuing Care. Discusses and assess with the Programming team the resident’s needs/desires related to purposeful engagement and providing therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the daily needs and interests of the residents.
Compensation: Starting at $16.00 per hour; based upon years of experience.
Person Centered Care Summary: The Continuing Care team is committed to serving residents in all aspects of their daily lives and assisting with the day-to-day functions of the neighborhood.
Members of the Continuing Care team will develop relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach; supporting the residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing the residents first.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Uses independent judgment to design, plan and facilitate variously structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community. Escorts and ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions. Works collaboratively with other team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience. Assesses changes in the resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences. Any noted changes are communicated to the Programming Manager. Creates program supply lists, maintains supply levels, and ensures safe operation and functionality of the equipment. Participates in team discussions regarding resident programming, schedules, trips, special events, staff scheduling, and resident issues.
Prepares and plans various activity programs according to the schedule and guidance of the Program Manager.
Leads group and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and resident’s rooms.
Motivates and assists participants during activities/programs.
Sets up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.
A flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager is required.
Completes state and federal required documentation as needed and directed by the Programming Manager.
Collects and records information by conducting resident or family interviews and reviewing documentation for assessments.
Under the discretion of the Programming Manager, may participate in care plan conferences providing vital information to the resident and significant others regarding programming involvement.
Assesses residents’ needs and limitations on an ongoing basis for program planning and contributes to the written assessment forms and MDS.
Plan and prepare various activity programs using skills and areas of specialty.
Maintains Erickson Senior Living’s philosophy and “Vision” statement.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.
