Life Enrichment Coordinator

Pine Village•Moundridge, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will ensure that a copy of the monthly calendar of activities is placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will interview residents or family members to obtain activity preferences. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive of the services provided, and indicate the resident’s response to the service. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one on one visits. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will coordinate and arrange for offsite field trips and transportation needs when necessary. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will coordinate activities needs and requests with other departments in a courteous and timely manner to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption. The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Requirements

A valid CNA license/certification.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Resourcefulness.
Strong leadership skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to be organized and efficient.
Basic computer skills.
CPR licensed and trained in first aid.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

Nice To Haves

Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department.
Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required.
Refers resident/families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated.
Participates with the Administrator in developing a budget.
Attends Care Plan meetings as requested.
Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested.
Attends mandatory in-services and successfully complete all facility required training.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs.
Assists the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location.
Ensures a copy of the monthly calendar of activities is placed in a prominent spot in each resident’s room.
Interviews residents or family members to obtain activity preferences.
Coordinates and assists residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
Assists in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.
Documents resident activity program attendance and ensures charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive, and indicate resident response.
Observes resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and reports any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.
Involves residents and families in planning activities program when possible.
Assists with conducting in-room activities programs for residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.
Coordinates and arranges for offsite field trips and transportation needs.
Coordinates activities needs and requests with other departments.
Assists with Resident/Family Council meetings.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect and promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the activities department.
Assists with obtaining necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
Refers resident/families to appropriate social services personnel when indicated.
Participates with the Administrator in developing a budget.
Attends Care Plan meetings as requested.
Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee as requested.
Attends mandatory in-services and successfully complete all facility required training.