Thoughtful Engagement Specialist
Company: Geriatric Resources
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The Thoughtful Engagement-- Specialist
is responsible for working directly with clients and providing
services as part of the Thoughtful Engagement-- Program. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities Works one-on-one with clients to
provide life enrichment activities through the Thoughtful
Engagement-- Program. Works with Thoughtful Engagement Coordinator
to determine appropriate programming for each client. Committed to
providing exceptional customer service and adding value at every
opportunity when working with clients, families, and other members
of client---s care team. Creative individual who enjoys learning
about, researching, and participating in a wide array of topics,
interests, and activities. Ability to ---keep the ball rolling---
maintain a high level of energy in planning, developing, and
executing individual activities for several clients on an on-going
basis, without sacrificing attention to detail or level of service.
Ability to adapt to situations as needed (being flexible). Ability
to demonstrate/employ considerable patience and compassion in
working with clients, serving as a key member of their support
team. Ability to build and maintain rapport with individuals whose
life choices and views differ considerably from their own. --
Ability to accurately document client preferences, history, ongoing
enrichment participation and concerns/challenges regarding all
clients participating in the program. -- Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements Education, Experience and Qualifications ---
Associate---s or Bachelor---s degree preferred, however 3 years
relevant experience may be substituted for degree --- 2-3 years
working with the senior population directly in creating and
executing engagement activities is preferred. ---
Experience/education relating to healthcare, recreational therapy,
life enrichment/activity planning, and social work strongly
preferred. All relevant experience and education will be
considered. A deeply compassionate individual who enjoys working
with seniors and is committed to bringing out the best in them. An
individual with an unyielding positive attitude that is able to
impart motivation and a sense of fun, while building trust and
rapport with clients and their families. --- Excellent written and
verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to
effectively interact with all stakeholders, including senior
leadership. --- Excellent computer skills (especially Microsoft
Office, with exceptionally strong concentration on Excel),
excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and
demonstrate strong client-orientation. --- Must be proactive,
detail-oriented, know how to solve problems and execute in a timely
fashion. --- Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage projects
from concept to completion. --- Must pass background check and
pre-employment drug screen --- Must provide proof of car insurance
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as
safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or
employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate
figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability
to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand. The
employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust
focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee may
encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.
Keywords: Geriatric Resources, Peoria , Thoughtful Engagement Specialist, Other , Peoria, Arizona
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