Life Enrichment Coordinator

CRISTA Ministries•Shoreline, WA

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator will provide an ongoing program of Life Enrichment activities designed to meet the residents’ interests and to help them attain and maintain their highest level of physical, mental, psychosocial and spiritual well-being, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment. Assist and be able to run activities in Senior Livings memory care unit. Perform assessment, care planning and evaluation of individual residents in area of responsibility and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Serve as the primary facilitator to enlist the participation of residents, families and staff in ongoing, meaningful activities that provide joy and purpose to the lives of our residents.

Requirements

CHRIST CENTERED Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent.
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Demonstrated knowledge of planning, developing and implementing social recreational programs that address the abilities and interests of the residents in an area of responsibility.
Meet all regulatory requirements.
Required documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills.
Attend in-service education as required.
Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level.

Nice To Haves

EDUCATION College degree in recreational therapy or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE Working with the geriatric population in recreational therapy or related field.
Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist, or an activities professional who: Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; Or has 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; Or has completed a training course approved by the State
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State; and has the experience as listed above.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Available to work flexible hours including one evening per week, rotating Saturdays, and rotating Holidays.

Responsibilities

Resident Support: Provide orientation to programs offered in the facility and use of facility services/activities.
Maintain former community ties and sustaining life roles.
Implement all aspects of the therapeutic process including resident assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation.
Utilize the Life Enrichment services, using feedback from individual residents’ comprehensive assessment and creating a care plan that reflects each individual needs.
Promote physical, cognitive, emotional and mental health to each resident through activities; promote each resident’s self-respect by providing services that support self-expression and choice.
Compliance: Maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations relative to the provision of meaningful and purposeful activities, individual care and resident rights.
Maintain confidentiality of resident protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
Documentation: Document activities, resident responses and outcomes to activity. interventions in resident progress notes.
Document activities in MDS.
Maintain flow sheets with updated information and print in neighborhood LEC books.
Activities: Offer Life Enrichment services/activities which are planned and offered at hours convenient to the residents (i.e. morning, afternoon, some evenings and weekends).
Offer a variety of activities that appeal to both men and women and all age groups living in the Nursing Center.
Interact with families to determine interests.
Calendar and events: Assure the creation and publication of an activities calendar for each month.
Prepare, distribute, and post notices of regular and special events.
Interdisciplinary team: Communicate changes in residents’ ability to participate in activities programs to appropriate members of interdisciplinary team.
Work together with interdisciplinary team to ensure a wholistic approach to Life Enrichment (e.g., diet texture for swallow issues, mobility needs, etc.).
Supervise neighborhood volunteers as requested by LEC II.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).