Life Enrichment Coordinator / Activity Assistant
About The Position
Catholic Eldercare is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator for River Village East, a 70-apartment assisted living and memory care community in NE Minneapolis. The role works collaboratively with other Life Enrichment team members across the organization’s assisted living communities and focuses on enriching seniors’ lives through meaningful programming. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An evening rotation may sometimes be required, along with an occasional weekend day shift. Catholic Eldercare is a nonprofit, faith-based organization serving the Minneapolis and north metro area through assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care, transitional care, and adult day services. The organization describes its work environment as friendly, supportive, and collaborative.
Requirements
- Experience working with seniors and people with cognitive and physical disabilities, specifically in senior living communities.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
- Ability to multitask.
Nice To Haves
- Background in Therapeutic Recreation, COTA, Health, Education, or Music Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement life enrichment programming for River Village East.
- Create a monthly activities calendar and organize and implement social, recreational, educational, musical, intergenerational, and spiritual activities, including daily programming and special events.
- Motivate residents to participate in activities in accordance with their care plans and activity assessments.
- Provide customer service to residents, family members, and visitors.
- Collaborate with the Life Enrichment and pastoral care teams to address residents’ wellness and spiritual needs.
- Organize, assist with, and facilitate parties, games, trips, and other departmental activities, and arrange offsite group activities as appropriate.
- Transport residents to group activities.
- Post daily activities and special events and coordinate seasonal decorating.
- Determine supply and equipment needs and notify the director or make purchases with the director’s approval.
- Direct volunteers assigned to the department.
Benefits
- Competitive wages with credit for experience.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Scholarship for career advancement and gaining new skills.
- Work in a friendly, collaborative community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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