RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Willowbrook Assisted Living
Willowbrook Assisted Living is a community-based residential facility (CBRF) owned and operated by Kenosha County. We are located at 3508 Washington Road in Kenosha, Wisconsin, adjacent to Brookside Care Center. We can serve up to 24 individuals with advanced age and/or dementia/Alzheimer’s disease and those 55 years and older.
Our mission is to maintain our residents’ independence and individuality by providing care and assistance in a supervised setting that looks and feels like home. Our level of service is greater than basic room and board and less than skilled nursing care. We offer a complete line of services, which include help with medications, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, activities of daily living, social and leisure activities, and help with getting transportation to appointments and community activities. Our goal is for the resident to be healthy, happy, and as independent as possible for as long as possible with the assistance and care of our staff.
We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work closely with our residents and their families to develop a plan of care designed around each resident’s goals. Our staff of highly trained professionals understands that the needs of each resident are as unique as the individual and will build on their personal strengths through enabling residents to feel valued and empowered by treating them with respect and dignity.
This position works under the general direction of the Willowbrook Manager, responsible for enriching our residents’ lives by helping create an environment that promotes a high quality of life through recreational programming.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $16.42 - $18.66 per hour
Work Schedule
- Part time, 24 hours per week, generally during the timeframe of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, including some weekend days and occasional evening hours
Position Summary and Job Duties
- Assists with creating a calendar of planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a therapeutic activity program that meets the functional levels, needs, and interests of each resident
- Carries out specific programs including independent, recreational, religious, intellectual, and community-related projects
- Operates a bus or van in transporting residents to and from various outings
- Motivates residents to participate in activity programs
- Completes appropriate records, in an accurate and timely manner, indicating resident attendance and participation in individual and group activities
- Participates in in-service training programs
- Completes new admission assessments for activities
- Assists with medication administration during outings
- Assists with meals as needed
- Decorates facility for holidays
- Organizes and keeps storage room clean
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Success Factors
- Understanding and awareness of the aging process and aging population
- Respect for resident rights and confidentiality
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to operate a large vehicle and transport residents to occasional outings
- Ability to have patience and maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and organize work efficiently
- Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with residents and staff
- Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance
- Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One year of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years
- Education background in recreational therapy or a related human service field and experience with event planning or hosting events preferred
- Previous work experience in activities preferred
- Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Benefits
Great benefits are available to full-time employees and are pro-rated for part-time employees.
- Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently; walking, standing, squatting, crouching, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, and pinching frequently and for sustained periods
- Must be able to perform manual tasks frequently, including moving/lifting tables and chairs, transporting residents long distances in wheelchairs, and loading/securing wheelchair residents in facility bus
The successful candidate for this position will be required to comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care Center’s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.
Selection Process
- Application Review - Qualifying
- Oral Interview - Qualifying
- Background Check - Qualifying
- Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, December 27, 2024.
To learn more about Willowbrook Assisted Living, please visit: www.willowbrookofkenosha.com.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is NE3 (Min. $16.42 – Max. $20.90 per hour).
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.