Life Enrichment Coordinator - Assisted Living

CRISTA Senior Living•Shoreline, WA

4d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator provides an ongoing program of activities designed around residents’ interests and comprehensive assessments, helping them attain and maintain their highest possible physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being. The role assists with and can lead activities in the memory care unit, assesses and plans care for residents within the coordinator’s area of responsibility, evaluates outcomes, and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. The coordinator is the primary facilitator for engaging residents, families, and staff in meaningful activities that bring residents joy and purpose. The position is based on-site and in person in Shoreline, Washington. The schedule may include activities in the morning, afternoon, some evenings, and weekends. Preferred qualifications note flexible hours, including one evening per week, rotating Saturdays, and rotating holidays. The role requires alignment with CRISTA Ministries’ Christian mission and beliefs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Demonstrated knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing social recreational programs that address residents’ abilities and interests.
Meet all regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated excellent time-management skills.
Read, write, communicate in, and interpret English at a functional level.
Available to work on-site and in person during regular business hours and as needed.
Able to multitask and quickly shift priorities in emergency situations.
Able to work collaboratively.
Ability to pass background checks relating to the DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388-113).
Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and commitment to continued spiritual growth and development.
Prayerfully seek God’s will, engage in spiritual practices, and affirm, align with, and support CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement and Commitment.
Demonstrate the values of a CRISTA leader and conduct oneself in a manner aligned with CRISTA’s mission and beliefs.

Nice To Haves

College degree in recreational therapy or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or equivalent.
Experience working with the geriatric population in recreational therapy or a related field.
Qualification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional, including eligibility for certification by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; alternatively, two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one full-time year in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or completion of a state-approved training course.
Applicable state licensure or registration as a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional, with the experience described in the posting.
Availability for flexible hours, including one evening per week, rotating Saturdays, and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

Orient residents to facility programs and the use of facility services and activities.
Help residents maintain community ties and sustain life roles.
Implement the therapeutic process, including resident assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Use feedback from comprehensive resident assessments to provide Life Enrichment services and create individualized care plans.
Promote residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and mental health through activities, while supporting self-respect, self-expression, and choice.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations concerning activities, individual care, and resident rights.
Protect the confidentiality of resident health information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
Document activities, resident responses, and outcomes in resident progress notes; document activities in MDS; and maintain and update flow sheets and neighborhood LEC books.
Plan and offer activities at times convenient for residents, including mornings, afternoons, some evenings, and weekends.
Offer a variety of activities that appeal to men and women and to residents across age groups in the Nursing Center.
Interact with families to determine residents’ interests.
Create and publish a monthly activities calendar and prepare, distribute, and post notices of regular and special events.
Communicate changes in residents’ ability to participate in activities to appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support a holistic approach to Life Enrichment, including consideration of diet texture and mobility needs.
Supervise neighborhood volunteers as requested by LEC II.
Attend required in-service education and complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Conduct oneself in a manner aligned with CRISTA Ministries’ mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.