Resident Engagement Assistant - Memory Care

Full Time 30 hours

At Loomis Communities, we open doors to positive aging. Building on our proud traditions of integrity, security, and hospitality, our vision is for Loomis to always be a vibrant, welcoming community providing resources to maximize well-being and personal fulfillment while sharing our talents and strengths with all those whose lives we touch.

SUMMARY

Enhances physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual wellness by providing quality programming and creating positive resident relationships to improve the quality of life of residents at the Loomis Communities. Focuses on person-centered program to aid the resident in wellness programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs job functions in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Loomis Communities. Adheres to The Loomis Communities Compliance and Ethics Program. Complies with confidentiality requirements and residents rights, complies with use of safety regulations, infection control, and standard precautions, and complies with all CARF, CCAC guidelines and standards.

2. Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for the diversity of the people with whom they interact, persons served, personnel, families, caregivers, and other stakeholders, that is reflected in attitudes, behavior, and services.

3. Assists the Resident Engagement Coordinators in developing, planning, and implementing a variety of quality programs to meet the needs and interests of residents across the continuum of care (NC, IL, and AL).

4. Follows a scheduled calendar of activities, preparing for and leading daily programs, and documenting program attendance to enhance resident wellness. Works cooperatively and collaborates with other staff, volunteers, and service providers to ensure quality programming.

5. Invites and safely transports residents to and from activities. May be required to drive transport vehicles for off-campus programming.

6. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program locations and storage areas on a daily basis and decorates for holidays, events, and seasonal themes as needed.

7. Respects the individuality of residents by providing materials to promote independent or alternative leisure involvement and by adapting activities as needed to ensure participation from all residents, regardless of abilities or preferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or general education degree, GED
• Preferred Experience: One year of related experience or training
• Licenses: Required, Valid Drivers License
• Skills and Competencies:
  1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  2. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  3. Ability to read, write, and speak English for documentation and programming.
  4. Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, family members, and others.
  5. Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing various units of measure.
  6. Ability to relate well to all residents, including the emotionally upset.
  7. Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, and the public.
  8. Knowledge of operation of audio visual equipment.
  9. Ability to report to work regularly and promptly.
  10. Ability to work beyond normal hours when necessary.
  11. Utilizes good task management and the ability to manage ones time effectively throughout the course of their shift to complete the essential job functions within the allotted time.
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