Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator

Description

Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator

Shifts available (2):

Tuesday-Saturday - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Job Summary: The Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for implementing and coordinating life

Enriching person centered care programs and activities for residents as assigned by the Activities/Life Enrichment

Coordinator. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting residents with standing and walking,

reminders, prompting and escort. Provides compassionate care.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

· Utilizes assessment data for each Resident on campus, initially and periodically, to determine preferences for social programs, and assesses each resident’s capability to successfully engage in meaningful social programs; documents same and shares information with appropriate staff.

· Plans and implements social programs that address the following human needs:

· Physical, cognitive/intellectual/educational, spiritual, service-related, sensory, community involvement, expressive/creative arts, family involvement, and social events.

· Balances the social program calendar to reflect the collective resident profile (i.e. if 10% of residents require one on one programming, then 10% of programming reflects that need; if 5% of residents prefer musical programming, then 5% of programming reflects that preference). This balance includes programs provided by all persons who interact with residents.

· Recommends, creates, contributes to, coordinates and/or implements programming calendars across the community.

· Recommends, creates, and/or coordinates social programming provided by staff or others (other Residents, families, volunteers) who are not Life Enrichment Coordinators.

· Incorporates Volunteers into programming in ways that are mutually beneficial and satisfying to volunteers and residents, as well as the over-all social programming at Plymouth Place.

· Supports the recruitment of volunteers by identifying and communicating opportunities.

· Collaborates with team in decision-making regarding variance from scheduled programming as necessary

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

· Attends in-service and education programs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities to be completed as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Completion of 36 hour Activity Course desired but not required
• Previous experience in congregate setting or long- term care desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of developing activity schedules
• Experience with peer and individual organizing events
• Experience of Senior Continuum Care
• Significant skills in assessing capability and preference are required as a basis for planning, implementation and evaluation of programs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer