About the role
Resident Engagement Associate $18-$21/hour | Full-Time and Part-Time Availability Location: Highview in the Woodlands| Rockton, IL
Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service.
Why Join Us?
* Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! * Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $21.00/hour + credit for experience * Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time Availability | Occasional evenings, holidays, and weekends required * Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve * Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours
What You'll Do:
* Implement and facilitate person-centered resident engagement programs under the direction of the Well-Being Coordinator, tailored to individual needs, abilities, interests, and routines. * Observe, assess, document, and contribute to resident care and service plans using EMR systems, supporting holistic well-being through a person-directed approach. * Support resident participation in group and one-on-one engagement opportunities by fostering creativity, inclusion, adaptability, and a safe, dementia-friendly environment. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including Nursing, to ensure continuity of care, resident safety, and promotion of resident rights. * Utilize best-practice research, community resources, and engagement technology platforms while following established engagement and training calendars. * Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and flexibility; participate in required training, maintain certifications, assist with team onboarding, and perform related duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
* High School Diploma or GED (required) * Must be 18 years of age or older (required) * Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Senior Living, Dementia Care, or Rehabilitation setting (preferred) * Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with individuals living with dementia (preferred) * Current and active CNA or related healthcare certification/licensure in the State of Illinois (preferred) * Computer literacy, including experience with EMR or similar documentation systems (preferred)
Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:
* Financial Wellness Perks: Access earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, plus tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing. * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts * 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match * Life/AD&D Insurance * Short- & Long-Term Disability * Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance * Mail Order Pharmacy * Telemedicine * Wellness Programs * Employee Assistance Program