Life Enrichment Coordinator- Russian Bilingual
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC) plans and leads person-centered programs for residents in assisted living and memory care, supporting their emotional, social, and recreational well-being. The coordinator fosters an engaging environment through group, individual, and self-directed activities, with an emphasis on inclusion, creativity, and meaningful connections. The role also supports interdisciplinary collaboration, timely documentation, and quality of life across campus. The position is based at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living in San Francisco. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a day shift, Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off. The listed pay rate is $28.08–$32.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Two years of experience working with older adults in group or long-term care settings.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and group facilitation skills.
- Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in program development.
- Sensitivity to diverse physical, emotional, cognitive, and cultural needs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to engage individuals from diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, stretch, twist, and reach.
- Fine motor skills and good visual and auditory acuity.
- Ability to safely transport residents in wheelchairs over extended periods without fatigue.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, healthcare, recreation administration, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing therapeutic self-expression opportunities for residents at all stages of memory loss, using varied modalities to support quality of life and functional ability.
- Facilitate programs that encourage social interaction, reduce isolation and boredom, and decrease the frequency and severity of behaviors associated with dementia.
- Create a positive, caring, and stimulating environment that respects residents’ diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds.
- Motivate residents to participate in Life Enrichment programs to enhance quality of life and maintain cognitive functioning.
- Encourage participation by families, volunteers, and caregiver staff as appropriate.
- Understand and respond to the individual needs and abilities of residents and families, adapting activities accordingly.
- Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who decline or are unable to participate in group activities.
- Support the psychosocial needs of residents and families by providing emotional support during times of crisis or decline.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including attendance records, care plans, activity notes, and mandated reports.
- Collaborate with caregiver staff, Byer Square staff, and Life Enrichment teams across campus to promote teamwork, quality outcomes, and meaningful programming.
- Mentor and support student interns and volunteers involved in activities.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Weekday shuttle service to and from Glen Park BART Station
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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