Life Engagement Coordinator (Activities / Recreation)

Acts Retirement-Life Communities • Dunedin, FL

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About The Position

Acts is seeking a Life Engagement Coordinator to work in its skilled nursing neighborhood. The coordinator plans and implements programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience (ASE), incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. Programming addresses body, mind, and spirit to support residents’ quality of life and provides meaningful engagement for residents with differing cognitive and functional abilities. Programs follow the Acts engagement philosophy, draw on Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement, and are based on residents’ personal histories and preferences as expressed in My Story.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in recreation therapy, creative arts, and/or a related human services field.
• At least three years of experience working with older adults.
• Current or eligible for certification in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or as an Activity Director.
• Dementia engagement certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
• Current or eligible for CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience, incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality.
• Develop programming addressing body, mind, and spirit to improve and maintain residents’ quality of life.
• Ensure residents with differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy.
• Inform programs with Montessori principles and residents’ personal histories and preferences as expressed in My Story.

Benefits

• Next-day pay through the PayActiv benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Scholarship awards.
• Professional development programs.
• University partnerships.
• Referral and discount programs.
• Appreciation events.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Health benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree