Life Enrichment Coordinator

St. John's United

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Wellness/Life Enrichment to coordinate activities for the residents of St. John’s United. The role involves planning and coordinating activities that meet residents' social, educational, and spiritual needs, assessing new residents' needs and preferences, and developing monthly activity calendars and bulletin boards. The position also requires maintaining communication with residents, staff, volunteers, family members, and community members, as well as ensuring a safe and clean environment. A key aspect of this role is supporting the Eden Alternative philosophy, which includes a work environment with plants and animals.

Requirements

Completion of high school.
Must be knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the activity program interesting and challenging to residents.
Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently.
Need to have the ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel.

Nice To Haves

Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.
Musically inclined and able to play a variety of instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates activities for the residents.
Works as a team member to assure that the activities are challenging and meet resident’s social, and educational and spiritual needs.
Contact new residents and assess their abilities, needs and choices of activities.
Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop a monthly activity calendar for residents.
Attends and participates in Care Plans (only in skilled nursing departments).
Leads two monthly Activity Committee meetings with residents (only in skilled nursing departments).
Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop monthly activity calendars and bulletin boards for residents.
Complete necessary documentation.
Has daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests.
Maintains relations between community members, visitors and families of residents and vendors.
Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United.
Attends mandatory safety in-services.
Keep activity area and storage areas clean and orderly.
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service.
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Activities.