What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Life Coordinator position at Carillon Senior Living?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Carillon Senior LifeCare Community is seeking a full-time Community Life Coordinator to join the Community Life team in planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Job duties include:
- Researching and planning community events and programs, according to resident interests.
- Preparing and publishing an engaging and creative monthly program calendar which incorporates the communities’ events and programs by the end of every month.
- Reaching out to and maintaining professional relationships with entertainers, speakers, and others in the community to plan events.
- Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers where applicable.
- Decorating for holidays and events.
- Facilitating and assisting in programs as needed, including some nights, weekends, and holidays resulting in possible overtime.
- Greeting residents and making them feel excited and welcomed into any activities that might be of interest to them.
- Maintaining good customer service skills at all times to residents, visitors and staff within the building.
- Participating in programs that include costumes, singing, dancing, and speaking in front of people (Skill in these areas is not important; just enthusiasm!).
- Assisting in transporting residents to and from activities in a safe manner and ensuring safety and comfort during activities.
- Compliance with state, federal and OSHA regulations.
- Compliance with all facility policies and procedures.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
HOSPITALITY FOCUS
Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:
- We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
- We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- We embrace and value our differences.
- We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
- We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
- We pay attention to details.
QUALIFICATIONS
Some college preferred.
The ideal candidate is:
- Patient
- Kind
- Organized
- Creative
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic!
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- The ability to work closely with team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- The ability to clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions. Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- All candidates must be proficient in basic computer programs and must be able to correspond timely through e-mail or other forms of technical communication as needed to successfully complete the requirements for this job.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Proficiency with office equipment: copier, printer, scanner, fax machine, telephone, digital camera.
- The ability to conduct internet research to plan events and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may be required to:
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities.
- Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
- Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to climb a 12-foot ladder.
- Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
TIME DEMANDS
Candidates are expected to be available 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, plus occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional overnight trips. The Community Life department is a small team setting, and it is essential to be punctual and available as scheduled.Carillon LifeCare Community is known of excellence based on their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to care. Every team member plays an important role in comforting our residents and maintaining the warm, cordial environment that Carillon is known for. From culinary assistance in one of our four dining venues to building maintenance, we offer a variety of rewarding employment opportunities for all ages and focuses. Carillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been voted one of the Best of the West and Best of Lubbock.
When you become a Carillon employee, you become part of the family. So contact us today and start your career with people who truly care. We always say, “There’s no better time than now. There’s no better place than here.”
Many community roles may require we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.
