Life Engagement Coordinator (Activities / Recreation)
About The Position
The Life Engagement Coordinator works in a skilled nursing neighborhood to plan and implement programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience (ASE), incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. Programs address body, mind, and spirit to support residents’ quality of life. The coordinator ensures that residents with differing cognitive and functional abilities have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy. Programs are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and are based on personal histories and preferences expressed in My Story.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in recreation therapy, creative arts, 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement programs and events that provide the Acts Signature Experience and incorporate wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality.
- Offer programs that address body, mind, and spirit to improve and maintain residents’ quality of life.
- Ensure residents with differing cognitive and functional abilities have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy.
- Develop programs informed by Montessori principles and residents’ personal histories and preferences 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
