Life Enrichment Coordinator

HarborChase of Olney • Olney, MD

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator assists the Director of Life Enrichment (DLE) with planning, coordinating, and running community activities. The role supports residents in participating while respecting their independence and privacy, and may involve helping residents attend activities, arranging supplies and equipment, maintaining participation records, supporting parallel programming, and attending off-site outings. When needed, the coordinator may safely drive residents to and from activities.

The position requires working safely and attentively, taking responsibility for the safety of associates and residents, and disclosing medications that could affect the ability to work safely or competently. The coordinator is expected to demonstrate the company’s CORE Values, promote teamwork and its philosophy, attend required meetings and training, perform duties reliably, understand applicable missing-person reporting procedures, and help maintain a safe and secure community environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Able to communicate effectively with management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Pass the required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for positions in Florida companies.

Nice To Haves

• Background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy.
• One year of experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s dementia.
• Passion for working with and around senior citizens.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DLE with planning, coordinating, and running community activities.
• Assist with planning the monthly activities calendar and newsletter, if necessary.
• Encourage residents to participate in community activities and assist them in attending while supporting their independence.
• Help order supplies and equipment for regular activities.
• Attend off-site outings when required and help track residents to support a meaningful and safe trip.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the DLE.
• Help maintain the Activity Participation Tracking Chart, if applicable.
• Assist with the success of the community Parallel Programming schedule.
• Respect residents’ rights to privacy when interacting with residents and family members.
• Safely drive residents to and from activities when needed.
• Work safely and alertly, and take ownership of associate and resident safety.
• Disclose medications that might impair the ability to perform the job safely or competently.
• Exhibit CORE Values through servant leadership and promote teamwork and company philosophy.
• Attend required community meetings and complete required courses through HRA University.
• Perform required duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.
• Become familiar with how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable.
• Help maintain a safe and secure environment for community residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED