Life Enrichment
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Coordinator supports the Life Enrichment Department by facilitating day-to-day programs and scheduled events and assisting the Director of Life Enrichment with department operations. The position contributes to a community residents are proud to call home and provides courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program. The role works with residents, families, visitors, team members, other departments, volunteers, and government agencies. It includes supporting activity planning and documentation, community events and outings, inspections and corrective action, and staff orientation and in-service activities. The position has no direct reports. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals; outdoor work in varying weather may also occur. The employer describes the setting as including a typical office environment and a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care.
Requirements
- Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
- Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Have knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays upon request.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer; stand and walk in the community for prolonged periods; lift, carry, and pull up to 30 pounds at times; push up to 50 pounds at times; kneel, crouch, reach, and alternate between standing and sitting.
- Ability to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
- One or more years of experience in a healthcare or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing, facilitating, and evaluating Life Enrichment programs.
- Coordinate activities with other departments.
- Organize and facilitate resident outings.
- Plan and participate in special events.
- Communicate complaints and grievances to the Life Enrichment Director.
- Assist with publishing a monthly calendar and community newsletter.
- Monitor supply inventory and recommend replenishment as needed.
- Participate in community surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies.
- Assist with plans of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
- Assist with planning, conducting, and scheduling timely in-service and orientation classes.
- Collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director to recruit and train volunteers.
- Complete assigned documentation related to Activity Care Plans, assessments, and progress notes.
- Participate in care conferences and discharge planning when needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Follow all applicable policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits (specific benefits are not listed).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
