Resident Engagement Assistant SUMMARY: Enhances physical, cognitive,social, emotional and spiritual wellness, by providing qualityprogramming and creating positive resident relationships, to improve thequality of life of residents at the Loomis Communities Nursing Centers.Focuses on person-centered program to aid the resident in wellnessprogramming. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs job functions in a mannerconsistent with the mission and goals of the Loomis Communities. Adheresto The Loomis Communities Compliance and Ethics Program. Complies withconfidentiality requirements and residents\' rights, complies with useof safety regulations, infection control, and standard precautions, andcomplies with all CARF/CCAC guidelines and standards. 2. Demonstrates anawareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the peoplewith whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers,and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior andservices. 3. Assists the Resident Engagement Coordinators in developing,planning and implementing a variety of quality programs to meet theneeds and interests of residents across the continuum of care (NC, ILand AL). 4. Follows scheduled calendar of activities, preparing for andleading daily programs and documenting program attendance, to enhanceresident wellness. Works cooperatively, and collaborates with, otherstaff, volunteers and service providers to ensure quality programming.5. Invites, and safely transports, residents to and from activities. Maybe required to drive transport vehicles for off-campus programming. 6.Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program locations andstorage areas on a daily basis, and decorates for holidays, events andseasonal themes as needed. 7. Respects the individuality of residents byproviding materials to promote independent or alternative leisureinvolvement, and by adapting activities as needed to ensureparticipation from all residents regardless of abilities or preferences.QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Education: High School Diploma or generaleducation degree (GED) Preferred Experience: One year of relatedexperience or training Licenses(Required/Preferred) Valid DriversLicense Skills/Compentencies: 1. Ability to apply common senseunderstanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, ordiagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concretevariables in standardized situations. 2. Ability to read, write, andspeak English for documentation and programming. Ability to speakeffectively before groups of residents, family members and others. 3.Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying anddividing various units of measure. 4. Ability to relate well to allresidents, including the emotionally upset. 5. Ability to deal tactfullywith staff, residents, family members, visitors and the public.Knowledge of operation of audio visual equipment. 6. Ability to reportto work regularly and promptly. 7. Ability to work beyond normal hourswhen necessary. 8. Utilizes good task management and the ability tomanage one?s time effectively throughout the course of their shift tocomplete the essential job functions within the allotted time. Part timeposition. Must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.