Life Enrichment Coordinator

Life Care Services•Mokena, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clarendale of Mokena is recruiting for a Life Enrichment Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental, and social well-being. This is a great place to work and offers full-time hours with every other weekend requirement. Clarendale of Mokena fully embraces a culture of hospitality. We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We embrace and value our differences. We make residents, employees, and guests feel important. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to details.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Associate’s degree preferred
Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Life Enrichment with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs (Lifestyles and Health Services, Embrace the World, Ambassador, and Heartfelt Connections Memory Care Program) on a monthly basis.
Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees.
Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
Lead daily resident activities per our Community standards.
Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the Community standards.
Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.
May be responsible for transporting residents to appointments, as well as regular and special recreational outings.