Life Enrichment Coordinator

About the position

We are hiring an individual who plans, organizes, directs, and leads programs and activities which encourage the social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of residents as an integral part of their total care in accordance with the community’s policies, procedures, and regulations. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops programs and activities that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the residents within the community while encouraging the social, emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, occupational, and environmental wellness of residents within their assigned area of work.
• Uses monthly themes, birthdays, and anniversaries to create programming.
• Organizes, directs and leads group programs and activities through the community and on an individual basis as needed in higher levels of care.
• Completes required documentation to ensure full compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to activities and psycho-social services in higher levels of care.
• Meets with residents to discuss their needs, interests, and abilities to participate in activities along with their many talents to contribute.
• Works with the Director of Life Enrichment to ensure individual and group programs are meaningful, have variety, and are utilized.
• Schedules, directs, and coordinates residents and community volunteers.
• Creates monthly calendars and marketing materials (emails, flyers, in-house network updates, invitations, etc.) using software such as Word or Canva.
• Provides personalized reminders to residents in higher levels of care as needed.
• Decorates assigned areas to recognize a full spectrum of holidays and diverse groups.
• Coordinates the set up and breakdown of all programs with housekeeping and is physically present and engaged during the programs.
• Maintains inventory and assists in making provisions of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes community resources to assist in planning and conducting activities; plans activities with other staff members and residents as requested.
• Presents in-service training to staff regarding activity programs.
• May assist with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports.
• Recognizes and reports concerns regarding residents' physical, mental and/or emotional status to a member of Management Staff.
• Participates as an active member of the Inter-disciplinary Team.
• Provides back up to the Life Enrichment Assistant and/or Director of Life Enrichment as needed.
• Makes provisions for materials and supplies.
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies sufficient to complete activities as needed.
• Performs other work as required.

Requirements

• Associate Arts degree in Recreation or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Recreation Therapy or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in a social or recreational program.
• Completion of or ability to complete ARF Activities Leadership Training course approved by the state of California within one (1) year and all other requirements under Federal and State laws for the position.
• Knowledge of OBRA regulations, Title 22 and Division 5 and 6 California Administrative Code in regard to the provision of activities and social services.
• Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to issues related to an aging population.
• Knowledge of bereavement, grief and loss management theory and practice.
• Basic knowledge of exercise and other equipment used in activities.
• Knowledge of programs and activities appropriate for residents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate ideas and instructions respectfully to residents and staff.
• Discretion and sound judgment skills to determine the extent of a resident’s ability to participate in activities.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starters with organizational and analytical skills to plan and complete work assignments with minimal supervision and within established deadlines.
• Ability to be creative, multi-task, plan, organize, and instruct others.
• Ability to chart goals, approach, and progress of residents.
• Ability to comprehend and follow safety procedures and respond properly to accidents and/or injuries.
• Ability to act with caring, patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with residents, their families, staff, and vendors under demanding and difficult conditions.
• Ability to learn and utilize technical and software skills as necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physical skills and ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in aging or related services preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing environment highly desirable.

Benefits

• $32.17 - $37.81/hr
• Medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Emergency Relief Fund.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 18 PTO days.
• 8 Holidays.
• 6 days per year available to provide pay when on an approved Leave of Absence.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Employee Referral Award.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Sign On Bonus.
• On the job training and professional development opportunities.
• Scholarships and tuition/fee assistance for qualified programs.
• Covid protocols in place to keep everyone safe.
• Competitive wages and growth opportunities.