Life Enr. Coordinator
Required skills
- Life Enrichment Coordinator
- resident assessment
- care plan
- MDS
- activity programs
- resident care conferences
- outside entertainment
- educational speakers
- volunteer supervision
- arts
Role summary
Westminster Village North is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to join their team. This role involves assessing resident needs, developing and implementing activity care plans, maintaining records, coordinating with staff and external resources, and organizing volunteers and events. The position requires a background in recreational therapy, occupational therapy, or a completed activity director's course. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
At Westminster Village North, we offer a seamless transition between different levels of care, ensuring our residents have access to comprehensive support and services as their needs evolve. We offer a vibrant and enriching lifestyle but also the assurance of compassionate care and long-term financial security.
As a Life Enrichment Coordinator on our team, you will contribute to delivering exceptional service and an outstanding guest experience.
As a BHI Senior Living Community, the staff at Westminster Village North are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At Westminster Village North we know a fulfilling career is about more than a paycheck.
We offer:
Competitive salary
Health benefits for full- and part-time team members (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short-Term Disability)
Paid Time Off from day one and Holiday Pay
401K with matching contributions
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training programs to help you grow and thrive
Daily pay option, telehealth, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite dining options and a Starbucks on campus
Local gift shop
A supportive, team-oriented environment that values excellence in care and encourages staff to lead with compassion
In This Role You Will:
1. Assesses visually and in the EMR on admission each resident's history and
activity needs and Develops in the EMR an appropriate care plan for
activities within seven days of admission.
2. Completes resident assessment activities portion of MDS and reviews
visually and updates each resident's care plan every 90 days or when there
is a condition change in the resident. Documents progress made toward
meeting written goals in the medical record every 90 days or when there is
a condition change.
3. Maintains daily attendance records of residents’ participation in activity
programs.
4. Attends weekly resident care conferences.
5. Plans and coordinates with other staff, using written, verbal, and telephone
communications, obtaining outside entertainment and educational speakers.
6. Posts the birthdays on the main calendar.
7. Maintains responsibility for decorating of the community for special events
and various seasons.
8. Organizes, trains, and supervises all volunteers used in the community.
9. Provides at least one-half hour of staff time to each resident per week for
activities and duties.
10. Plans in writing daily, evening, holiday, and week-end activities according
to each resident's needs and the guidelines mandated by the state
regulations. Introduces new activities throughout the year.
11. Motivates resident involvement in the planning of and participation in
activities, concentrating on arts, crafts, music, drama, and educational
programs. Promotes community interaction.
12. Gives and arranges for one-to-one attention to residents and in-room
activities if prescribed by resident care plan or per resident requests.
13. Coordinates with the transportation coordinator and other staff for
residents to attend outside programmed events. May be required to drive
community vehicles.
Shift Details:
Days of the week will be discussed during the interview. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications:
Shall be one of the following:
1. A recreational therapist
2. An occupational therapist or a certified occupational therapy assistant
3. An individual who has satisfactorily completed or will complete within six
months an activity director's course approved by the state.
Westminster Village North is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
