Life Enrichment Coordinator

Homestead of Osceola•Osceola, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator plans and implements an activity program that meets residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs and interests. The coordinator plans activities for large and small groups and individual participation, maintains required documentation, contributes to Minimum Data Set input and care planning, and helps coordinate restorative programs. The role also supports resident communication, volunteer involvement, community engagement, and staff morale. The coordinator must follow Community policies and applicable State and Federal regulations, maintain confidentiality, report allegations of abuse or neglect immediately, and treat residents, families, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity. Other duties may be assigned by an authorized supervisor. The position requires regular attendance, basic computer skills, English-language communication ability, and the ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies. Work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, may be necessary. The employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and use a transfer/gait belt or obtain another employee’s assistance when helping residents or lifting or carrying objects over 25 pounds. Physical activities include frequent light lifting and carrying, reaching and pushing/pulling; handling and fingering; and twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing. Employees may need to operate an automobile and various games and must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
When assisting residents or lifting or carrying objects over 25 pounds, use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance from another employee.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that allow these senses to function adequately.
If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, successfully complete the Company’s Motor Vehicles policy requirements.
Regular worksite attendance.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activities that meet residents’ specific needs, including large-group, small-group, and individual participation.
Maintain documentation required by State and Federal regulations.
Provide input for the Minimum Data Set and participate in care plans, assessments, and updates.
Deliver residents’ mail, newsletters, and other Community information.
Coordinate the recruitment, retention, and involvement of volunteers with residents.
Coordinate community involvement in the Community.
Plan staff functions and activities to increase staff morale.
Monitor personal and staff compliance with State and Federal regulations, including requirements concerning blood-borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, and fire safety.
Help coordinate restorative programs that enhance residents’ lives and support their highest practical level of physical and psychosocial well-being.
Follow Community personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Immediately report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse or neglect to the Executive Director, RCC, or Unit Manager.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information and treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Assist in evacuating residents during emergency situations.
Operate an automobile and various games when required.