Life Enr. Coordinator
About The Position
At Westminster Village North, the Life Enrichment Coordinator contributes to exceptional service and an outstanding guest experience by assessing residents’ activity needs, developing and maintaining activity care plans, and planning and coordinating programs that encourage resident engagement and community interaction. The role includes activities tailored to residents’ needs, including daily, evening, holiday, and weekend programs, as well as one-to-one attention and in-room activities when indicated by a care plan or requested by a resident. The coordinator also supports volunteers, community events, resident transportation to outside activities, and seasonal and special-event decorations. The position is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; days of the week will be discussed during the interview.
Requirements
- Must be a recreational therapist; an occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant; or an individual who has satisfactorily completed, or will complete within six months, a state-approved activity director’s course.
Responsibilities
- Assess each resident’s history and activity needs on admission, visually and in the EMR, and develop an appropriate activity care plan in the EMR within seven days.
- Complete the activity portion of resident MDS assessments and review and update care plans every 90 days or following a change in condition; document progress toward written goals at those intervals.
- Maintain daily attendance records for residents’ participation in activity programs.
- Attend weekly resident care conferences.
- Coordinate with other staff using written, verbal, and telephone communications, and obtain outside entertainment and educational speakers.
- Post residents’ birthdays on the main calendar.
- Decorate the community for special events and different seasons.
- Organize, train, and supervise community volunteers.
- Provide at least one-half hour of staff time to each resident per week for activities and duties.
- Plan in writing daily, evening, holiday, and weekend activities according to residents’ needs and state regulatory guidelines; introduce new activities throughout the year.
- Motivate residents to participate in planning and taking part in activities, including arts, crafts, music, drama, and educational programs, and promote community interaction.
- Provide or arrange one-to-one attention and in-room activities when prescribed by a resident’s care plan or requested by the resident.
- Coordinate with the transportation coordinator and other staff so residents can attend outside programmed events; may be required to drive community vehicles.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits for full- and part-time team members, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability
- Paid time off from day one
- Holiday pay
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Professional development, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training programs
- Daily pay option
- Telehealth
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Onsite dining options and a Starbucks on campus
- Local gift shop
- Supportive, team-oriented environment that values excellence in care and encourages staff to lead with compassion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
