Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator
About The Position
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator for Timber Hills in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The position plans, implements, and monitors life enhancement and life enrichment programming for residents in accordance with regulations, established policies and procedures, and best practices. The role supports residents’ well-being and satisfaction, helps develop and implement resident-centered care plans with residents, families, and the Household team, and works to improve systems and remove barriers to resident-centered care. The coordinator collaborates with residents, families, professionals, and staff to provide meaningful and varied opportunities that support residents’ interests, routines, social connection, exercise, learning, and enjoyment. Duties include leading daily Chat Circles, assisting residents with individual and group activities, providing one-on-one interaction, accompanying residents outdoors or within the facility, and planning and participating in outings and special events. This is a full-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week (64 hours per pay period). The position reports to the Life Enrichment Director or designee.
Requirements
- High school diploma or related qualification.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement, and coordinate recreation programming for residents.
- Class B license or ability to obtain one within six months of hire, as required by the site.
- Strong communication skills, including insight into resident preferences and needs.
- Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills with residents.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for planned programs.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and positive rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’s mission and operating philosophies.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with all customers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with seniors.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and monitor established life enhancement and life enrichment programming in accordance with regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Promote residents’ well-being and satisfaction by supporting Liberty in all areas of residents’ lives.
- Develop and interpret standards of care and guide the interdisciplinary team in establishing and implementing resident care plans with residents, families, and the Household team.
- Help improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident-centered care and services.
- Collaborate with residents, families, professionals, and staff to implement programs addressing residents’ and the Household’s psychosocial and activity needs.
- Create diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth, learning, enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity, and Household rituals.
- Lead and participate in daily Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household.
- Assist residents with activities of their choice, including group, individual, and one-on-one activities, and provide leisure activities.
- Take residents outdoors or to other areas within the facility community.
- Plan, implement, and participate in outings and special events.
- Provide one-on-one interaction with residents based on their preferences.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA options.
- Employer contribution to an HSA for eligible health plans.
- Life insurance (AD&D).
- Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
- Holiday pay and extended sick leave.
- Vision insurance for eligible full- and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible full- and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Accident and hospitalization coverage for eligible full- and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Education assistance programs for eligible full- and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
- Accrued paid time off for all employees.
- Same-day pay.
- Employee assistance program.
- College partnership educational discounts.
- Access to Learn to Live resources.
- Off-street parking.
- Discounted meals.
- Free fitness center access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
