Life Enrichment Coordinator

Primrose Retirement Communities•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Life Enrichment Coordinator to be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing individual and group programs to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the Primrose Community residents. The Life Enrichment Coordinator promotes available programs to residents and encourages participation. More about the position responsibilities: Adheres to and conveys a Life Enrichment philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents. Leads and/or oversees individual and group programs daily, encouraging and tracking resident participation at each program. Designs creative and engaging programs that are reflective of our residents' needs and interests. Plans a monthly calendar that includes one-on-one programs as well as group activities that will enrich the interests/health of our residents. Develops and distributes monthly Life Enrichment schedules to residents and posts for easy reference by residents. Acknowledges residents’ birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments. Orders needed supplies including oversight of the life enrichment budget to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines. Ensures Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Excellent Communication (oral and written) in English, organizational and time management skills.
Minimum of one year working with senior population preferred but will consider previous experiences.
Able and willing to work flexible hours. This position will require some weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Basic typing skills along with basic knowledge of computer Microsoft Software (i.e. Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Able to drive residents to outside activities on the Primrose Bus.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or associates of organization or outside professionals.

Nice To Haves

Rec Therapist, COTA, education and/or experience in the field of teaching or nursing is preferred.
Certification by NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals) is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and directing individual and group programs to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the Primrose Community residents.
Promotes available programs to residents and encourages participation.
Adheres to and conveys a Life Enrichment philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
Leads and/or oversees individual and group programs daily, encouraging and tracking resident participation at each program.
Designs creative and engaging programs that are reflective of our residents' needs and interests.
Plans a monthly calendar that includes one-on-one programs as well as group activities that will enrich the interests/health of our residents.
Develops and distributes monthly Life Enrichment schedules to residents and posts for easy reference by residents.
Acknowledges residents’ birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments.
Orders needed supplies including oversight of the life enrichment budget to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
Ensures Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations.