Life Enrichment - Life Enrichment Coordinator AL

Description

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of Life Enrichment Activity program at the residence. Regular Responsibilities include
• design and scheduling or activities, coordinating with outside organizations to provide activity to support and deliver activities to the
• residents that meet all quality measures.

• Adheres to the policies, operating procedures, the Mission and Core Values of Omega Senior Living.
• Develop the monthly life enrichment calendar that meets residents’ needs and company expectations including providing one-on-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Participate in review of resident service plans and conduct personal interviews with residents to gain insight into preferences and abilities for use in the development of activities for the residence.
• Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from outside events to include driving company vehicle when required.
• Monitor budget, equipment, and supplies to ensure that the activity schedule can be completed successfully.
• Provide guidance to staff on the impact of life enrichment regarding residents’ quality of life.
• Train all associates on life enrichment programs and philosophy for the community to include Memory Care training if applicable.
• Reviews program to ensure that it meets all state, federal, company, and other regulations and guidelines.
• Assists Sales Director with the planning and delivery of community events or activities at the residence.
• Maintains an outreach program with community and volunteer organizations for participating in life enrichment programming.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises all volunteers for life enrichment programs.
• Provides direct supervision of all associates involved in life enrichment programs while participating in support of the activity.
• Responsible for designing programs to help meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Design physical layout and decorations for activities, displays, and other life enrichment products that meet company standards.
• Will keep certification current and participate in continuing education to include staff meetings, in-services and web based trainings.
• This is an overview of the Job Description and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate shall perform all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum a high school education or its equivalent.
• Certification as required by the state.

Must possess class C driver’s license.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the
• general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing life enrichment programs.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.