Life Engagement Coordinator (Activities / Recreation)
About The Position
The Life Engagement Coordinator plans and implements programs and events in a skilled nursing neighborhood that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience (ASE), incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. Programs encompass body, mind, and spirit to support quality of life. The coordinator ensures residents across differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy. Programs are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and based on personal histories and preferences 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 eligibility for certification in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Activity Director.
- Dementia engagement certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
- Current or eligibility for certification in CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement resident programs and events that deliver the Acts Signature Experience, incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality.
- Offer programs 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.
- Develop programs informed by Montessori principles and residents’ personal histories and preferences as expressed in My Story.
Benefits
- Next day pay through PayActiv.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits.
- Scholarship awards.
- Professional development programs.
- University partnerships.
- Referral and discount programs.
- Appreciation events.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
