Life Enrichment Coordinator FT

Lutheran Senior Services•Chesterfield, MO

5d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: The Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest” by providing coordination and direction of the day-to-day Lifestyle Enrichment functions that support the domains of wellness including social, intellectual, physical and spiritual for a level of community living (IL, AL/RCF, Care Center). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Under the direction of the Lifestyle Enrichment Director, plans, develops, organizes and implements functions to support quality of life, that enrich the lives of residents with a person-centered focus and which support domains of wellness including social, intellectual, physical and spiritual 2. Communicates with residents, their family members and other staff to learn the personal preferences, interests, needs and any limitations of the resident related to lifestyle enrichment 3. Collaborates with the Lifestyle Enrichment Director and the Lifestyle Enrichment team to develop and plan the Lifestyle Enrichment calendar; Works with the care center or assisted living staff to enlist their suggestions for specific activities or programs which they may help conduct; Distributes calendars to residents, families and staff and promotes lifestyle enrichment which support the domains of wellness 4. Continually researches community and online resources and keeps abreast of new ideas for planning and developing activities that support lifestyle enrichment; Assesses resident attendance and engagement level, as well as individual resident outcomes, to help determine future offerings 5. May provide information for the electronic medical record (EMR) for Care Center residents and REACH guests including assessments, MDS, care plan information, progress notes and participation records in accordance with community, state, and federal regulations 6. May participate in care plans (SNF) and service plans (AL/RCF) as scheduled 7. If properly licensed, may serve as a back-up for the community Chauffeurs and transport residents offsite in a vehicle they are licensed to drive (DOT certification and a Class C, A, or B driver’s license if transporting 16 or more passengers including the driver; Class D Illinois or Class E Missouri driver’s license if transporting 15 or fewer passengers including the driver) 8. May supervise other Lifestyle Enrichment staff as designated

Requirements

1 - 3 years’ experience in an activities / lifestyle enrichment role
Must be CPR certified
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of creativity and resourcefulness
Ability to demonstrate a high level of customer service and values person-centered care
Ability to demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to be part of a team
Proficient computer skills
High school graduate or GED
Active driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Lifestyle Enrichment Director, plans, develops, organizes and implements functions to support quality of life, that enrich the lives of residents with a person-centered focus and which support domains of wellness including social, intellectual, physical and spiritual
Communicates with residents, their family members and other staff to learn the personal preferences, interests, needs and any limitations of the resident related to lifestyle enrichment
Collaborates with the Lifestyle Enrichment Director and the Lifestyle Enrichment team to develop and plan the Lifestyle Enrichment calendar
Works with the care center or assisted living staff to enlist their suggestions for specific activities or programs which they may help conduct
Distributes calendars to residents, families and staff and promotes lifestyle enrichment which support the domains of wellness
Continually researches community and online resources and keeps abreast of new ideas for planning and developing activities that support lifestyle enrichment
Assesses resident attendance and engagement level, as well as individual resident outcomes, to help determine future offerings
May provide information for the electronic medical record (EMR) for Care Center residents and REACH guests including assessments, MDS, care plan information, progress notes and participation records in accordance with community, state, and federal regulations
May participate in care plans (SNF) and service plans (AL/RCF) as scheduled
If properly licensed, may serve as a back-up for the community Chauffeurs and transport residents offsite in a vehicle they are licensed to drive
May supervise other Lifestyle Enrichment staff as designated