Engagement Assistant

We are hiring for the shifts below:

• Part-time day shift
• Part-time evening shift

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Bereavement leave
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• On the city bus route

What makes Oasis Dementia Care different?

• Located on the East Side of Evansville, just blocks away from Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
• On the city bus route.
• Locally owned and operated so we’re able to treat our employees as individuals, with a unique set of circumstances.
• We support our team members and invest in their development!
• Low staff to resident ratio!
• Our team members are encouraged/expected to take time to engage our residents.
• We provide you with the time and technology to get to know our residents so you can build a great relationship and genuinely deliver amazing care.
• Evansville's first stand-alone licensed assisted living community dedicated to dementia care.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and implements daily activities that enrich the lives of residents with a person-centered focus.
• Ensure scheduled activities start on time.
• Socialize with residents, their family members and other staff to learn the personal preferences, interests, needs and any limitations of the resident related to activities.
• Maintains and/or provides oversight in maintaining documentation and participation records in accordance with community and state regulations.
• Maintain organization of supplies, craft patterns/ideas, craft equipment and any other tools utilized to conduct activities.
• Provide care, food, and water to the animals housed within the facility, ensuring their nutritional needs are met according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Assist with meal services.
• Communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Follows guidance of the Activity Director and reports all imperative information to them as needed.
• Attend specialized training in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.
• Previous experience and training in Dementia/Alzheimer’s strongly preferred.
• Creativity and a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors.
• Ability to go outside of your comfort zone which could include dancing, singing, or being silly in front of others.
• Empathy, patience, and compassion.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of neighbors (residents).
• Ability to assist with neighbor mobility when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

This job is similar to:

• Activities Assistant
• Wellness Assistant
• Engagement Specialist

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14