Engagement Specialist - On-call

Life spring Engagement Specialist About Life spring

Life spring will be a new innovative memory care day program offered at Cross Keys Village, focused on engaging the mind, body, and spirit of those living with dementia. Life spring at Cross Keys Village is specifically designed to combine health services with social activities in order to help participants stay mentally and physically engaged, reduce their isolation, and slow down any decline in their abilities.

Our secure, supportive program offers a variety of wholesome and stimulating activities, supervised by a trained and caring team in an inviting setting.

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community (CKV) is currently seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to become a part of our Life spring team! As the Life spring Engagement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to plan and facilitate programs which stimulate interest, enhance skills, and address the needs of Life spring participants.

• Available hours will vary from week to week depending on participant attendance, however this position has potential to cover 4-hour shifts - 10:30 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m. or 7.5-hour shifts 9:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.
  
  - 6:00 pm.

As the Life spring Engagement Specialist, your scope of responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the monthly activity program, including creating the monthly calendar and implementing “The Seven Dimensions of Wellness”. Communicating a list of supplies to the Life spring manager, facilitating programs, coordinating with supporting departments, and providing direction to team members and volunteers.
• Responsible for research, development, and implementation of best practices related to the engagement of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another related cognitive impairment.
• Providing the team with direction, materials, and resources for personalized quality engagement programs based on the participants' needs.
• Promoting positive working relationships with campus team members, supervisors, administration, and other Activities departments on campus, by demonstrating a positive and professional attitude, communicating effectively, and actively listening.
• Engagement:
• INDIVIDUAL:
  Provide one-to-one therapeutic programming as identified for and completed as outlined in the Participant’s Plan of Care.
• GROUP:
  Independently leading and directing group programming involving Participants of all levels of care and capabilities.
• INTERCAMPUS:
  Encourage social interaction beyond Life spring by integrating engagement opportunities into the program and collaborating with other Activities departments within the community.
• TALENT:
  Providing support to the program through individual specialties or talent.
• Identifying Participant’s losses, strengths, and needs from Intake Assessment and incorporating their interests into monthly programming.
• Responsible for light housekeeping duties and maintaining an orderly environment, including, but not limited to, participants and community laundry and assisting with meal clean‑up.
• Documenting Participant engagement in team notes as indicated.
• Monitoring participants' ability changes and reporting them to the Life spring Day Services Manager.
• Responsible for providing and utilizing therapeutic techniques including, but not limited to, Sensory Stimulation, Validation Therapy, Remotivating Therapy, and Tactile Stimulation Musical therapy.
• Communicating regularly with the Life spring Day Services Manager to address the need for program adaptations or scheduling to meet the needs of Participants.
• Recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms that signify a physical, mental, or emotional change in a condition requiring nursing and/or other…