Engagement Partner - Assisted Living Memory Care Community

ROCHESTER PRESBYTERIAN HOME INC•Town of Chili, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Rochester Presbyterian Home family as an Engagement Partner! Be a part of an organization that has provided a loving assisted living community for elders since 1925! Here at RPH, we are honored to have been selected as a Top Workplace by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle two years in a row. RPH is guided by the Eden Alternative philosophy, and we strive to maintain a community where staff and elders view each other as family. You will develop genuine relationships with the elders living at RPH so that you can plan and deliver the activities that will combat what we believe to be the main plagues to our health and well-being: Loneliness, Helplessness and Boredom. You will promote and communicate recreational opportunities ranging from small group programs to large special events as you engage elders through their love of games, art, music, and exercise. Your creativity and enthusiasm will know no bounds in your development and delivery of your ideas. Knowing each elder’s personal story will allow you to match their hobbies through games, art, music, and exercise. We want you as part of our family so you can connect with our staff and elders, so you can show your talents as a singer, dancer, artist, poet, historian, or game and trivia master! Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, team spirited and share a deep respect and affection for elders. They are flexible, foster harmony, and share in spontaneity. If you could see yourself growing with and contributing to the RPH family, take a closer look at what else we offer: competitive wages, comprehensive employee benefits and other incentives all in an environment of mutual respect, care and acceptance.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in a related field with one year of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years OR two+ years work experience in a similar setting.
Experience in an elder-care setting. Empathy to work with elders with memory impairment.
Possess a professional demeanor. Be a good communicator, quick learner, empathetic, and compassionate with a desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Time management skills, good judgment, and a sense of humor.
Ability to be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
Must be able to assess and relate information concerning a resident's condition appropriately with the ability to maintain confidential information.
Possess valid New York State Driver's License with safe driving record as validated by RPH’s insurance company.
Complete successful NYS Department of Health Criminal History Background Check
Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines, including evenings and weekends. You may be required to attend evening and weekend events
Must possess sight/hearing senses that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Lift and relocate chairs, etc., and can safely assist elders in moving from one position to another.
Proficiency in English to communicate with elders, follow resident care plans and make reports.

Responsibilities

Implement activities that meet the needs, interests, and preferences of elders as listed in the community calendar. Secure supplies for programming, maintain inventory and ensure storage is adequate, accessible, and maintained.
Assess elder’s individual interests to successfully implement recreation programs that meet their unique needs. Interview elders and/or family members to understand who an elder is, their history and activities they enjoy today and participated in in the past.
Engage with every elder.
Collaborate with Director of Engagement to identify programming related to the interests of elders, families, and staff to provide services to address the needs of the elders and their families.
Implement procedures for welcoming new residents to RPH, celebrating birthdays and other milestone events and marking elder departures/memorial services.
Support staff in the delivery of daily activities programs. Ensure Shabazim and care partners have the supplies needed and sufficient instructions to implement programming. Partner Shabazim and caregivers to deliver programming to elders.
Provide transportation for outings when necessary.
Oversee volunteers at programs and events to ensure compliance of policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.