Life Enrichment Coordinator - Full Time
Required skills
- High school diploma
- Safe driving
- Activity Planning
- Resident Engagement
- Supply Chain Management
- Off-site Event Management
- Record Keeping
- Program Coordination
- Level 2 background screening
Nice to have
- Art background
- Music background
- Drama background
- Occupational therapy
- Recreational program experience
- Alzheimer's Dementia knowledge
Role summary
The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of community activities for residents. This role involves creating activity calendars and newsletters, encouraging resident participation, ordering supplies, and potentially accompanying residents on off-site outings. The coordinator also maintains participation records and assists with program schedules, ensuring resident safety and well-being at all times. A background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy, along with experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of Alzheimer's/dementia, is preferred. The position requires effective communication skills and a passion for working with senior citizens.
Description
Essential Functions:
- Assist the DLE with planning, coordinating and running all community activities
- Assists with the planning of the monthly activities calendar and monthly newsletter (if necessary)
- Encourages residents to participate in community activities, assisting them to attend, while supporting the resident’s independence
- Help with ordering supplies and equipment for regular activities
- May be required to attend outings off-site and help to keep track of residents ensuring a meaningful and safe trip for all
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the DLE
- Help maintain the Activity Participation Tracking Chart, if applicable
- Assists in the success of the community Parallel Programming schedule
- When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident’s Rights to Privacy
- May be required to safely drive the residents to and from the activities when needed
- The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
- The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
- Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
- Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
- Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
- Attends required community meetings as required
- Complete all required courses in adherence with HRA University
- Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
- Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent if applicable
- All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Requirements
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy preferred
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
- One-year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Dementia preferred
Background Screening Requirement
In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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