Life Enrichment Coordinator-Crestview

METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES • Bryan, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), with a mission to honor and serve older adults as an expression of Christ’s love, does so with eight continuing-care retirement communities in Texas. Affiliated with MRC and located in Bryan, Texas, Crestview Retirement Community is a leader in continuing care retirement living offering assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you have a heart and passion for serving seniors, consider joining the Crestview team! With a 60-year history of success, MRC has over 1000+ employees and is growing! A financially strong non-profit, MRC is solely focused on transforming the aging experience through innovation and heart! And, with margins that are reinvested back into the communities, not an owner/shareholder’s pocket, MRC makes life better for both our elders/residents AND employees. We are currently seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to: Administer, direct, and coordinate community wellness and programming for our Elders that addresses physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Enrich the lives of our Elders by promoting the Eden Alternative 7 Domains of Well Being. Ensure all services are performed within a resident-centered model and in collaboration with the community’s life enrichment team. Be responsible for planning and publishing a monthly activity calendar, adherence to budget, and documentation in accordance with State requirements. Scheduling the roles of volunteers in planned activities. Develops and maintains productive and effective relationships with area organizations (Colleges, City Parks and Recreation, area sports clubs, Arts Alliance) to provide related services to the residents, staff and members of the wellness program. The Coordinator will report to the Lifestyle Director and will work with the Life Enrichment team to provide meaningful experiences to all of Crestview Elders.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of computer use, including e-mail, MS Office and ability to learn relevant facility software.
• Knowledge of the processes of aging, and of personal and social problems confronting elders and society in general.
• Should have demonstrated direct concern for elders and an ability to work with them.
• Understands wellness is multi-faceted and encompasses social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wellness and activity programs for senior adults in a long term care setting is preferred but not required.
• Certification: Activity Professionals National Credentialing Center (APNCC) or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer, direct, and coordinate community wellness and programming for our Elders that addresses physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
• Enrich the lives of our Elders by promoting the Eden Alternative 7 Domains of Well Being.
• Ensure all services are performed within a resident-centered model and in collaboration with the community’s life enrichment team.
• Be responsible for planning and publishing a monthly activity calendar, adherence to budget, and documentation in accordance with State requirements.
• Scheduling the roles of volunteers in planned activities.
• Develops and maintains productive and effective relationships with area organizations (Colleges, City Parks and Recreation, area sports clubs, Arts Alliance) to provide related services to the residents, staff and members of the wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees