Life Enrichment Coordinator

Twin Oaks Assisted Living•Lansing, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator performs duties involving the planning and implementation of an activity program which meets the physical, mental and psychosocial needs and interests of residents. This role is responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet resident’s specific needs, including large groups, small groups and individual participation. The coordinator also maintains documentation as required by State and Federal regulations, participates in the Minimum Data Set, plan of care, and other assessments and updates. Additionally, they are responsible for delivering residents' mail, newsletters, and other Community information, coordinating volunteer recruitment and involvement, and planning staff functions to increase morale. The role also monitors compliance with State and Federal regulations and helps coordinate restorative programs to enhance residents' lives.

Requirements

Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Responsibilities

Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet resident’s specific needs, including large groups, small groups and individual participation.
Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
Responsible for input on Minimum Data Set, participation in plan of care and other assessments and updates.
Responsible for delivering the residents mail, newsletters and other Community information.
Coordinated recruitment, retention and involvement of volunteers with residents.
Coordinate community involvement in the Community.
Plan staff functions and activities to increase staff morale.
Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material and fire safety.
Help coordinate restorative programs that enhance the residents’ lives and allows them to reach their highest practical level of physical and psycho-social well-being.