Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator
About The Position
Presbyterian Homes & Services - Flagstone in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator for its team. The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents. We strongly encourage anyone with a musical background, artist and teachers to apply. ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY Flagstone Senior Living Community Address: 8350 Commonwealth Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Located in the heart of Eden Prairie, Flagstone is part of a thoughtfully designed master-planned community that includes senior housing, retail and commercial spaces, and market-rate apartments. Residents enjoy convenient access to shopping and dining, along with scenic views of Purgatory Creek and nearby natural areas. Flagstone offers a full continuum of care, including: Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Long-Term Care Nearby Cities: Minnetonka, Edina, Bloomington, Savage, and Chanhassen, MN
Requirements
- High School Diploma or related.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement and coordinate recreation programming for residents.
- Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
- Strong communication skills, including good insights into resident preferences and needs.
- Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills with residents.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and positive rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with seniors preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.
- Promoting the resident’s well being and satisfaction by supporting Liberty in all areas of the resident’s life.
- Developing and interpreting standards of care, guiding the interdisciplinary team to establish and implement the resident’s plan of care with the resident and his/her family and the Household team.
- Helping to i mprove systems and eliminate barriers to resident centered care and services.
- Collaborating with residents, families, other professionals and staff to implement established programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, life enrichment , exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
- Leading and participating in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily .
- Assisting residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
- Provide for resident leisure life activities.
- Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility community.
- Planing, implementing and participating in outings and special events.
- Providing one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week: Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans Life insurance (AD&D) Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match Holiday pay and extended sick
- Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week: Vision insurance Voluntary short-term & long-term disability Accident & hospitalization coverage Education assistance programs
- All employees: Accrue PTO (Paid time off) Same-day pay Employee assistance program (EAP) College partnership educational discounts Access to Learn to Live Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
