Engagement Specialist

The Engagement Specialist’s primary function is to follow the activities calendar and implement the appropriate programs that have been designed in accordance with the information gleaned from each resident’s social profile. The Engagement Specialist reports directly to the Engagement Director, Assisted Living Director, and/or the Memory Care Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Develop a naturally “inspired” relationship with our residents and their family members.
•  Ensure program delivery and care is dignified and of quality standards.
• Understanding and respecting each resident as an individual with specific preferences, needs and values.  
• Have the ability to communicate with residents using compassion, empathy and validation.
• Assist the Department Directors with the continued development, daily integration/implementation and organization of “Programming That Cares”.  This will include continued development of therapeutic ideas for programming, daily organization of the care team’s programming responsibilities according to the monthly/daily activity calendar, set up of programs, the implementation of programs and overall program engagement of residents in your designated neighborhood(s).
• Assist with the development, management and evolving changes of each resident’s plan of care according to their physical, cognitive, spiritual, sensory and social needs. Be able to identify changes in the engagement levels of our residents and reporting them to the Programming/Department Director(s) in a timely manner. 
•  Be able to drive the company van/car during resident outings and/or supply shopping (if assigned, qualified and trained by Department Director(s)/Executive Director).
• Active involvement in the day to day interdisciplinary operations of the neighborhood(s) to ensure quality care and services are delivered. This may include completing neighborhood specific assignments relating to Housekeeping standards, Maintenance standards, Dining practices and standards, Wellness support and standards, “Programming That Cares” standards and practices and Community Relations practices and standards. 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Activity or Programming experience preferred.
• Dementia Care experience preferred.