Life Engagement Coordinator (Activities / Recreation)
About The Position
The Life Engagement Coordinator works in a skilled nursing neighborhood, planning and implementing programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience (ASE), incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. Programs support the three components of life balance—body, mind, and spirit—to improve and maintain quality of life. The coordinator ensures residents with 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 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 Activity Director.
- Dementia engagement certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
- Current or eligible for certification in CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement programs and events that provide residents with the Acts Signature Experience, incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality.
- Offer programming that supports residents’ body, mind, and spirit and helps improve and maintain 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 the PayActiv benefit.
- 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
