Engagement Assistant

Institute on Aging

Experience working with older adults
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
High school diploma or ged
The Engagement Assistant will assist in planning and leading group activities designed to stimulate older adults with dementia

Job Summary

  • The Engagement Assistant will assist in planning and leading group activities designed to stimulate older adults with dementia.
  • Key responsibilities include providing behavioral support, monitoring client safety, and reporting participant status to the Client Service Manager.
  • The role requires the ability to physically lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 pounds.

Matching Summary

The Engagement Assistant will assist in planning and leading group activities designed to stimulate older adults with dementia.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience working with older adults
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Interest in memory impaired seniors

Nice-to-have

  • Multicultural environment experience
  • Outstanding presentation skills
  • MS Word Excel Outlook proficiency
  • Willingness to work multidisciplinary team

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalence
  • Prior experience with older adults or social services
  • Physical ability to maneuver up to 50 lbs

Work Rights

Not specified

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