Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator

Presbyterian Homes & Services•White Bear Lake, MN

1d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Harbor Crossing 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. REPORTING STRUCTURE The Life Enrichment Coordinator reports to the Life Enrichment Director. At Harbor Crossing, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth. Harbor Crossing 4650 Centerville Road White Bear Lake, MN 55127 Harbor Crossing senior living community in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, offers homestyle living with beautiful views of nature along with the convenience of nearby stores and highways for visiting family and friends. As the name implies, Harbor Crossing is a place where seniors feel safe and supported. Every day, residents are greeted with caring staff, neighboring friends, and endless opportunities to experience new things. This community includes independent living, assisted living and memory care apartment homes as well as supportive services to provide older adults choices to live well today and every day! As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as: - Off-street Parking - Discounted Employee Meals This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living with Memory Care, Independent Living

Requirements

High School Diploma or related.
Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement and coordinate recreation programming for residents. Previous experience with seniors preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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 improve 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.