Life Enrichment Coordinator

Description

POSITION: Life Enrichment Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Life Enrichment

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for the community that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with meaningful and life enriching activities. The Life Enrichment Assistant will develop programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and that includes activities in and outside of the community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets Park Avenue Standards established for the Activities department.
• Plans a varied monthly activity calendar with at least 5 activities per day (6 activities per day for excellent performance) addressing all resident's needs, active and passive, inhouse and outside activities. Additionally, the activities should address the preferences of the residents.
• Arranges for appropriate spiritual activities both in and outside of the community as reflected by resident preferences.
• Posts a community calendar monthly according to Park Avenue Standards.
• Encourages all residents to participate in some or all of activities. Maintains record of resident attendance.
• Drives the community vehicle to transport residents on trips outside of the community for shopping, entertainment, education, and/or to obtain medical or dental services, as assigned.
• Records activity participation upon completion of each activity.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of Family Nights.
• Works with the Sales Director in planning and assisting with all community programs which involve residents/staff/family participation.
• Arranges for a variety of exercise opportunities suitable for the elderly population to enhance residents’ mobility, strength, bone mass, and social interaction.
• Oversee the Resident Welcome Home program in conjunction with the Sales Director to ensure each new resident makes a happy, healthy transition to the community.
• Prepares or directs preparation of a monthly community newsletter in order to inform residents, families, prospects, and referral sources of major events at the community.
• Attends Resident Council Meetings and takes minutes in order to record all suggestions or concerns of the residents.
• Communicates with other department heads and staff in order to gain necessary participation in activities as necessary.
• Performs activity assessments on all new residents and reassesses each year for all residents in order to understand resident abilities and preferences.
• Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with activities in the community.
• Manages expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.
• Keeps sufficient activity program and craft supplies on hand for in-house entertainment.
• Participates on weekends in the Manager on Duty program as assigned.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned and which relate to the success of Elmcroft and the Care, Comfort, and Happiness of our residents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses: Assisted Living Activities certification, if required by State.
• Must be in possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid state driver’s license.
• Able to safely operate community vehicles.
• Travel may be required as needed.