Part-Time Engagement Specialist - Adult Day Services Decatur

ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Lindsey Life Adult Day Center Decatur, IL Reports to: Associate Director of Operations Schedule: Part-time, MondayThursday, 10:00 AM5:30 PM Pay: $19.00$21.00 per hour, based on experience WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO LOVES PEOPLE! Are you confident, outgoing, energetic, and comfortable speaking in front of a group? Do you enjoy making people laugh, getting others involved, and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome? At Lindsey Life Adult Day Center, our Engagement Specialists do more than provide personal care.

You will combine hands-on caregiving with meaningful daily engagement.

This position blends the need for hands-on member care with leading member activities, engagement, and programming.

If you enjoy working with people, taking initiative, and bringing energy to your day, we'd love to meet you! WHAT YOU'LL DO HANDS-ON CARE & MEMBER SUPPORT Assist members with mobility, toileting, eating, and personal care.Make member safety a top priority by using good judgment, anticipating potential risks, and always erring on the side of caution when providing care.Safely assist members using gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, and other equipment.Provide compassionate support, encouragement, and redirection.Remain attentive to members throughout the day and respond appropriately to changes in their needs or abilities.Observe and report changes in members' physical condition, behavior, mood, or functioning to the RN.

ACTIVITIES & ENGAGEMENT Facilitate daily group activities, games, exercise, and social programs.Speak comfortably and confidently in front of a group.Encourage participation and create a fun, welcoming atmosphere.Work with the Lindsey Life team to Develop creative activities and adapt them to different physical and cognitive abilities.Provide meaningful one-on-one engagement when needed.

MEALS & CENTER UPKEEP Assist with meal service and provide dining support.Help members during meals as needed.Maintain and clean dining and kitchen spacesComplete daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks, including bathrooms, trash, vacuuming, tables, and coffee service.Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming center.

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are likely a great fit if you are: Outgoing, personable, and energeticComfortable speaking in front of a groupConfident interacting with a variety of peopleCreative and willing to develop new ideasComfortable providing hands-on personal careSafety-conscious and willing to err on the side of caution when caring for membersPatient and compassionateComfortable working with adults with physical and cognitive challengesObservant, dependable, and willing to take initiativeA team player who is willing to pitch in and help wherever neededSomeone who genuinely enjoys spending time with older adults We are a small but mighty team, and every person makes a difference.

We need someone with a true team-player attitude who is willing to jump in, support their coworkers, and help get the ...