What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities Coordinator) position at Foulk Living?
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities Coordinator)
STATUS : Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
SCHEDULE: To be determined with the Director of Life Enrichment
RATE: $ 16.00 per hour-$20.00 per hour (depending on experience in the field)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment 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. Help to ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the Director of Life Enrichment with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs on a monthly basis.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
- Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
- Assist in tracking of activity participation for all Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare and Memory Care residents.
- Lead daily resident activities per our Community standards.
- Assist in gathering each resident’s interests.
- Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the Community standards.
- Assist with gathering information, articles, and photos for newsletter
- Assist with preparation and distribution of weekly program contents.
- Assist the Director in maintaining an adequate supply of adult activity materials.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.
- Assure resident safety.
- Follow written and oral directions.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.
- Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.
- Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
- Attend all in-services as assigned or requested.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers.
- Observe all community safety policies and procedures.
- Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures.
- Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.
- Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
- Observe all community policies and procedures.
- Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Six (6) months experience working with seniors in activities/life enrichment preferred
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tools, equipment, machines used on the job:
- Personal computer
- General equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone, postage machine, digital camera, iPad/tablet, smart TV’s etc.
Physical activities of the position:
- Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
- Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
- Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
- Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
- Sits, stands and walks frequently
Physical requirements of the job:
- Light work – exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Salary : $16 - $20
