Life Engagement Partner - Full Time

About the role

The ideal candidate will have a background in Arts and/or entertainment and have a passion for working with people. This is a full time position with work required some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, as may be directed by Life Engagement Manager.
• Provides quality customer service with a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork while meeting the needs of residents, staff and visitors.
• Supports all aspects of the RiverWoods community including ther RiverWoods' mission statement.
• Aid in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities program of the facility.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Life Engagement Manager by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment and crafts, escorting residents to and from activity areas, and awarding prizes.
• Assist in scheduling residents for activities, supervise activities as necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities, promote conversations with residents on a regular basis, routinely visit residents, conduct individual and/or group activities to encourage purpose and meaning in the lives of the residents, and work with the Life Engagement teram members to ensure that the calendar represents the different aspects of Life Engagement.
• Participate in a quality assurance program for the Life Engagement department, as requested; participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Continued education in related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in healthcare or related field.
• CPR Preferred, But Not Required.