Engagement and Enrichment Partner- Bartram and/or University Crossing

Volunteer opportunities available at both Bartram Crossing and University Crossing locations.
Provide residents with meaningful engagement, interaction and support through guided activities and tasks. Support Activities, Nursing, and Therapy departments. Assist in fall prevention and safety measures for cognitively impaired residents

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

1. Daily engagement with residents in various situations, including, but not limited to:
1. Outings
2. Group activities (ex. Arts and crafts groups, games, interactions, and conversations)
3. Visitations
2. Assisting with preparations of activities
3. Distributing and updating activities calendars
4. Light paperwork/computer work
5. Supporting nursing staff
1. Responding to call lights
2. Rounding (checking in on residents)
6. Supporting therapy staff
1. Transporting residents to sessions
2. Assisting with basic equipment set up or tear down
7. Anything else requested by direct supervisor
8. Watching for safety issues and reporting concerns to appropriate staff member

Onboarding Requirements - Compliance with ACHA

1. All volunteers must complete a Level II background check, including fingerprinting and providing your SSN to for processing
2. All volunteers must provide proof of COVID vaccination or comparable exemption documentation
3. All volunteers must provide proof of FLU vaccination yearly from Nov 1 st - April 1 st or wear a face mask for the duration of the FLU season

Skills, experience and education

1. Good communication skills
2. Ability to work independently
3. Dementia education and training related to de-escalation techniques for agitated residents may be provided.