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Brewster Place

Quality of Life Specialist- BHC

Brewster Place, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66604

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Quality Of Life Specialist

Purpose of this position: A Quality Of Life Specialist is a team member who assists with creating an interactive, fun environment based on the elder's desired interest, holiday events and/or activities on/off campus. The Quality Of Life specialist is responsible for assisting with planning, developing, and executing activities and restorative plans to the elders in an individual and/or group setting on a daily basis. Job Duties include but are not limited to the following: Decorating/preparing for holidays, activities, and events: Planning/creating events to celebrate the holidays, birthdays, happy hours, planting/attending flowers/gardens etc. Decorate/Undercoating common areas for all holidays/events Encouraging and assisting staff/elders decorate your assigned neighborhood for holidays and events Assisting with notify families and elders of events and/or holidays Documentation/Development requirements: Complete daily documentation or your assigned neighborhood on restorative programs Responsible for completing MDS section F for activities (quarterly, annually, significant changes and on admission) Responsible for completing the following reviews: Activities initial review Activities quarterly and annual participation reviews Develop a weekly calendar for your assigned neighborhood to prepare the elders for the upcoming events. Develop flyers for building wide events and/or large events Develop flyers/signs to prepare the elders for committee meetings and/or Resident council Restorative Programs: Needs to be able read and execute a written Restorative program tailored to the individual resident (such as walk to dine, ROM, exercise group and/or individual sessions) Responsible for executing the required session for recommended assigned restorative programs Responsible for attending the weekly trainings on new programs on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9:30 Responsible for notifying the director when a program is no longer appropriate for the elder Anticipated schedule would be, 2-3 times per week, 1 weekend per month Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Current Kansas CNA license Activities and Restorative Aide certifications, or ability to complete the courses within 45 days of hire