Engagement Team Member

The ideal candidate:

Be kind, trustworthy, reliable and flexible

Be patient and compassionate

Be comfortable working/learning to work with people with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities

Have a willingness to learn

Have a genuine interest in creating moments of purpose and joy in people’s lives

Some responsibilities include:

a) Delivering programs that are therapeutic for individuals with dementia and other cognitive impairments such as:

• Exercise groups (chair exercises, walking etc)

• Exercise games (badminton, ball toss etc)

• Reading groups

• Memory games

• Reminiscing activities

• Sensory activities

• Music and movement activities

• Arts and crafts

• Cleaning and organizing

b) Assisting those with cognitive impairments to participate in recreational activities offered throughout the facility to the best of their ability

c) Answering call bells to assist with requests from residents (i.e.: juice, tv channel changed, warm blanket) in our Dementia community

d) Providing 1:1 with residents requiring extra TLC

e) Fostering relationships between like-minded individuals and those who find joy in similar activities, tasks, and daily living activities