Life Enrichment Programmer

Country Manor•Sartell, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Country Manor Health Care and Rehab Center is looking for an energetic, compassionate, and creative Life Enrichment Programmer to join their team. This role involves creating meaningful experiences that bring joy, connection, and purpose to residents/patients. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, patient, organized, and passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors through creativity, companionship, and fun. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading engaging group and individual activities, collaborating with the Activities Director, providing one-on-one visits, preparing activity spaces, monitoring residents, documenting interactions, assisting with outings and events, and attending meetings. The role also involves performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Genuine interest in working with geriatric residents, individuals with physical challenges, and those with psychological or cognitive impairments.
Passion for enhancing residents’ quality of life by making each day more satisfying, meaningful, engaging, and purposeful.
Energetic, creative, and willing to contribute new ideas to activities and programming.
Knowledge and understanding of aging-related issues and the unique needs of seniors.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
Demonstrates patience, compassion, professionalism, and tact when working with residents, families, and guests.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while fostering a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead engaging group and individual activities that meet residents’ interests, needs, and abilities.
Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop programs, care plan goals, and activity-related documentation, including MDS requirements.
Provide one-on-one visits and welcome new admissions by introducing activity opportunities and assessing immediate recreation needs.
Prepare activity spaces, post event information, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
Monitor residents during activities and outings, reporting any condition changes to nursing staff.
Document attendance, participation, and one-on-one interactions accurately and timely.
Assist with community outings, special events, and assigned evening, weekend, or holiday rotations.
Attend required meetings and follow all facility and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
FSA/HSA with employer contribution
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary pre-tax benefits, including Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Insurance
Voluntary after-tax benefits, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Longevity bonuses
Year-end appreciation gifts
Routine wage increases
Annual Staff Appreciation Week
Consistent recognition efforts throughout the year
Excellent advancement opportunities across more than 20 unique departments
Corporate Perks Program (discounts on shopping, restaurants, gym memberships, haircuts, etc.)
15% off tuition through partnership with Rasmussen University
Access to nationwide discounts on attractions, memberships, travel, and more through TicketsAtWork