Life Engagement Partner - Per Diem at RiverWoods Durham

Overview: Life Engagement Partner RiverWoods is currently hiring for a per diem Activities Assistant, what we call a Life Engagement Partner. You will join our Heathcare team and work with our residents towards leading a more active lifestyle and engage in programs and fun here at our campus. This is an as needed position with work scheduled on week days as well as some weekends. We are looking for team members who will bring their best selves and specialty skills to our organization. Along with a “can do” attitude, we anticipate you being able to pivot and fill whatever role is needed to create a safe and caring environment for our residents and fellow teammates. In return, you will experience first-hand our commitment to your safety, creating meaningful work, and surpassing your job expectations while maintaining community and peace of mind.   Benefits: - Competitive Pay! - Earned Time off - Paid Holidays and Personal Days - Wellness Programs - Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can work today and get paid tomorrow.  - On-site fitness opportunities - Employee meal program - Education assistance Responsibilities:

This position  will connect with individual residents and share enriching experiences to promote purpose and meaning in their lives. A positive attitude, flexibility, and commitment to teamwork are essential while meeting the needs of residents, staff, and visitors. Someone with skills in art, music, relaxation yoga and exercise is a plus. Computer skills also preferred. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with older adults, especially those with greater cognitive and physical support needs.

 

• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Participate in a quality assurance program for the activity 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

Preferred minimum of 2 years' experience in healthcare or related field

CPR preferred, but not required

 

A resume is not required to apply. For assistance with your application call 603.658.1541 or email bbaade@trwg.org directly.

 

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Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

 

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.