Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities / Recreation)

Acts Retirement-Life Communities•Spanish Fort, AL

23h•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Life Enrichment Coordinator in our skilled nursing neighborhood. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and implementing programs and events providing residents an Acts Signature Experience (ASE) incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality. These ASE events will encompass the three components that define life balance and are needed for improving and maintaining quality of life: body, mind, and spirit. Moreover, this position is responsible for actively ensuring that residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with Acts Engaged Living Philosophy. The programs offered are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and based upon personal history and preferences as expressed in the residents "My Story". Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members. Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in recreation therapy, creative arts, and/or human services related field is required
Minimum of three years' experience working with older adults
Current or eligible for certification in one of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Activity Director
Dementia engagement certification (or willing to obtain within one year of employment)
Current or eligible for certification in CPR

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing programs and events providing residents an Acts Signature Experience (ASE) incorporating wellness, person-centered living, and hospitality.
Ensuring that residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with Acts Engaged Living Philosophy.
Programs offered are informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement and based upon personal history and preferences as expressed in the residents "My Story".