Life Enrichment Coordinator

HarborChase of Riverwalk•Rock Hill, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the Director of Life Enrichment (DLE) in planning, coordinating, and running community activities. The coordinator will help create the monthly activities calendar and newsletter, encourage resident participation, and support resident independence. Responsibilities include ordering supplies, potentially attending off-site outings, tracking resident participation, and assisting with the community's Parallel Programming schedule. The role also requires maintaining resident privacy, potentially driving residents to activities, and ensuring a safe and alert work environment. Associates must take ownership of safety for themselves and residents and disclose any medications that might impair their ability to perform duties safely. Sundays are part of the work schedule. Non-essential functions include leading by example with CORE values, demonstrating a passion for working with senior citizens, encouraging teamwork, attending meetings, completing required courses, being prompt and reliable, understanding the Safe Return program, and contributing to a safe and secure environment for all residents.

Requirements

High school diploma
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy preferred
One-year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Dementia preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the DLE with planning, coordinating and running all community activities
Assists with the planning of the monthly activities calendar and monthly newsletter (if necessary)
Encourages residents to participate in community activities, assisting them to attend, while supporting the resident’s independence
Help with ordering supplies and equipment for regular activities
May be required to attend outings off-site and help to keep track of residents ensuring a meaningful and safe trip for all
Carry out other duties as assigned by the DLE
Help maintain the Activity Participation Tracking Chart, if applicable
Assists in the success of the community Parallel Programming schedule
When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident’s Rights to Privacy
May be required to safely drive the residents to and from the activities when needed
The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Sundays are included in the work schedule
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
Attends required community meetings as required
Complete all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent if applicable
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents