Life Enrichment Coordinator

Willow Valley Communities•Willow Street, PA

12d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Life Enrichment Team at Willow Valley Communities as a Life Enrichment Coordinator! The Life Enrichment Coordinator assesses, plans and implements individual and group programs of a recreational, diversional and meaningful nature so that our Residents can live a "Life Lived Forward"! Opportunities with WVC : Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits Generous PTO package Tuition Reimbursement Scholarships Team Member Events and Recognition Plus many more Wage: $18.50/hour

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Creates a positive, encouraging and educational environment for Team Members.
Oversee scheduling of staff and programs to ensure appropriate coverage for all areas of the community.
Responsible for carrying out life enrichment programs that will provide person-centered, individualized life enrichment, entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunity to express creative talent. The programs will provide basic psychological, as well as social and spiritual support to participating Residents.
Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all Recreational Assistants as appropriate.
Operates and maintains program equipment as necessary: vehicles, video, DVD projector/TV/computer, etc.
Visits non-ambulatory Residents or Residents prone to isolation on a regular basis, and assesses new Residents within 48 hours.
Maintains required records of Resident attendance at programs daily.
Evaluates Resident's reactions during programs and reports unusual observations to appropriate Team Members.
Provides training and supervision of volunteers in programs.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies needed for programs.
Maintains a flexible schedule by being available to work evenings and/or weekends as programs require.
Is creative in coming up with new ways to do things and new programs.
Creates and distributes a monthly calendar of events, assuring availability to Residents.
Becomes knowledgeable on various individual programs for dementia Residents implements them.
Gathers and returns Residents for all programming during shift.
Documents assessment of Resident needs and preferences and completes necessary regulatory documentation on a timely basis.
Ensures that Resident assessment is utilized in creating programs (i.e., Resident’s hobbies, career, knowledge of various subjects, etc.).
Participates in staff meetings and in-service/educational programs.
Utilizes volunteers to assist as needed with appropriate programs.