Salary - $18.21 - $21.91 (salary is based on years of experience)

Shift Differentials is $1.50 / hr

Weekend Differentials is $2.00 / hr

Full-time 10am-6pm Every other weekend (On-Site)

Looking for a great opportunity to be a Memory Care Activity Assistant where you can really make a difference?

Are you passionate about Long-Term Care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love helping others? Look no further! We are currently seeking a Part-Time Resident Engagement Leader!

We’re a Life Plan Community in the Chicago suburbs. Westminster Place is no ordinary place; our employees work as one team and aspire to deliver a personalized experience to our residents through collaboration and knowledge sharing of their expertise.

We are looking for candidates that like to lead by example creating a positive work environment and living community experience that inspires wellness, independence, joy and security for our residents and families.

At the heart of Westminster Place are people who know there’s so much more to life and they choose to pursue it here.

Why choose us?

• Long-term and short-term disability plans.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)! PTO rollover & PTO sellback options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and baseline.
• Scholarship programs include tuition reimbursement.

Position Overview

The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under the supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents.

• The minimum education, experience and qualifications for this position are : current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health;
• able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job; ability to do simple arithmetic;

good communication skills; interest in working with older adults; and general knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively with residents, families, co-workers, supervisors, other employees, volunteers and visitors.
• Listens for and responds to information about the person’s history, current status, important memories, favorite stories, daily routines, comfort / reminiscence objects, and people of importance.
• Empowers persons with dementia to make decisions each day.
• Addresses the unique needs of persons with dementia.
• Collaborates with other team members within and across departments in decision-making.
• Interact with residents to meet their social and recreational needs, fosters relationships between residents
• Organize, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous activities of resident choice and neighborhood preference.
• Gather residents for programs & provide instruction, motivation and assistance with programs and projects.
• Maintain attendance records of activity programs for resident participation.
• Transports residents to therapies, activities and appointments.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Skills / Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred but not required.
• Reading, writing, and comprehension skilled needed to use medical terminology on the job.
• Ability to do simple arithmetic.
• Good communication skills.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of the needs of general patients.

About us

Presbyterian Homes is an independent, not-for-profit senior living care organization of Life Planning Communities offering peace of mind through full continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.

We welcome people from all backgrounds at our family of communities that has served the Chicago, Illinois area since 1904.

Presbyterian Homes proudly serves older adults at Westminster Place and Ten Twenty Grove in Evanston, Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest, and The Moorings in Arlington Heights.

Last updated : 2024-04-29