Life Enrichment Specialist Full Time -CLC

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.•Harrisonburg, VA

5h•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position creates, coordinates, and facilitates meaningful engagement activities with residents in Complete Living Care. Conducts resident assessments, completes care plans and documentation, and delivers services in a resident-centered approach. Provides resident engagement using one-on-one interactions, small group activities, and large group events. Uses the dimensions of wellness, intergenerational programming, and industry best practices to develop monthly calendars. Collaborates with members of the Life Enrichment, Transportation, Supportive Living, and Wellness and Enrichment teams. Ensures that all responsibilities are delivered in compliance with all Commonwealth of Virginia standards and regulations for Complete Living Care.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or at least two years’ experience facilitating and coordinating programs for older adults in a supportive environment.
Experience and/or a strong desire to work with residents who have dementia and/or physical limitations.
Ability to work effectively with leadership, the Wellness and Enrichment team, staff, residents, volunteers, and community members.
Ensures activity program complies with state and federal regulations.
Computer experience and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Physically able to transport residents in wheelchairs.
Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Able to understand and carry out oral and written assignments; able to perform the duties listed in the job description with limited supervision.
Self-motivated, able to schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.
Pleasant personality, enjoy working with people, have good manners, and be able to deal tactfully with others.
Current Virginia Driver’s license in good standing.
First Aid and CPR certification (or be willing to obtain certification within 90 days of employment).
Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Develops and facilitates meaningful life enrichment programming based on needs and preferences of individual residents. Programs must be based on significant resident input, be widely varied and diverse, and be responsive to significant events/issues in residents' lives.
Utilizes a balance of one-to-one interactions, small group activities and large group events to deliver meaningful engagement with residents. Programs incorporate the dimensions of wellness, intergenerational programming and industry best practices.
Facilitates the orientation, assessment, and documentation for Complete Living Care Residents.
Completes the annual comprehensive assessments for Complete Living Care residents.
As requested by manager, attends family meetings to provide information on programs and services that Life Enrichment offer.
Coordinates the Life Enrichment portion of the Care Plans for Complete Living Care. Consults with others on the Life Enrichment team and others on the Supportive Living team to ensure care plan goals are obtainable.
Creates innovative programming and services through collaboration with Wellness Center staff, Pastoral Care staff, Arts & Education Manager, volunteers, families, Nursing Staff, and the larger community.
Implements one-on-one engagement with assigned residents.
Provides regular supervision to VMRC volunteers, work-study students, and interns; offers mentoring, support, and guidance.
Meets with supervisor at least on a monthly basis.
Meets with Life Enrichment Team on a regular basis.
Welcomes new residents in a timely manner.
Communicates effectively regarding activities and promotes activities regularly.
Ensures a high level of satisfaction with activities. Utilizes a variety of means to gather ideas and input. Evaluates satisfaction on a regular basis and obtains feedback.
Maintains open communication and positive relationships with supervisor, other Life Enrichment staff, care staff, families, volunteers, and community to best meet the residents’ needs.
Provides one-to-one contact/visitation with residents on a regular basis, promoting use of facility resources and programs.
Ensures that residents who are in wheelchairs are strapped securely in the vehicle to ensure a safe trip.
Ensures oxygen tanks are properly secured in all vehicles.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and safe use of equipment.
Handles residents with care at all times.
Maintains an acceptable DMV driving record.
Complies with all VMRC and departmental policies & guidelines in a conscientious manner.
Actively engages residents in a meaningful, positive, and compassionate manner while ensuring an environment of resident-centered respect and appreciation.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident care and protected health information. Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information to supervisor or designee.
Handles responsibility and maintains a positive, professional and collaborative working relationship with residents, families, administration, peers and co-workers.
Demonstrates good attendance and maintains “Employee in Good Standing.”
Uses correct body mechanics to prevent injury to self, residents and other staff.
Assumes responsibility for and actively participates in staff development (professional growth) and continuing education to keep skills and required certification(s) up-to-date.
Demonstrates computer skills necessary to complete job tasks/responsibilities.
Attends all required in-services and department staff meetings.
Follows emergency and evacuation procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.