What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Coordinator position at Harbor's Edge Continuing Care Retirement Community?
Description
Harbor’s Edge is a premier 5-star, resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located alongside the beautiful harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community consists of 300 Independent Living Residential Units, a 33-bed (Medicare/private) Skilled Nursing Healthcare Unit, a 40-bed Assisted Living Unit, and 34-bed Memory Support Unit.
We are seeking a highly qualified, full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator to join our team to deliver excellent care for our residents. The ideal candidates will have senior living experience (e.g., long-term care, assisted living, memory support) with a passion for working with an elderly population.
The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Health & Wellness in designing and implementing an activity program fostering the basic concepts of wellness and to maintain residents at their maximum potential level of functioning. The program shall maintain a balance of recreational activities that facilitates physical and mental stimulation, including socialization, education, fitness, creative and performing arts, and crafts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute the needs of the program outlined by the Director of Health & Wellness.
- Develop, implement, schedule, manage, and provide therapeutic recreational activities (including evening and weekend activities) for community residents.
- Complete necessary assessments required by regulations/guideline and/or policies and procedures. Maintain activity progress notes in each resident’s chart as appropriate and within the documentation guidelines set forth in policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with other staff members to schedule events and use of facilities. Schedule and post all activity calendars on each unit and provide a calendar to all residents.
- Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing various resident committees as directed by supervisor.
- Perform necessary and required assessments to include (not limited to) Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and activity assessments.
- Drive residents to and from activities offsite.
- The position falls under the direct supervision of the Director of Health & Wellness. The position is not required to supervise or direct other employees.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least two (2) years of related work experience with the elderly population.
- Certified Activity Professional or equivalent, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be considered.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.
- Adult CPR certification, First Aid, AED certification required.
- Current VA Driver’s License with acceptable driving record required. CDL preferred.
- Ability to read and write, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work with the elderly population in a courteous, friendly, productive manner, demonstrating patience, compassion, flexibility, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to consistently perform duties with consideration for resident’s rights, demonstrating integrity and discretion in the care of the residents and in handling their health information.
- Ability to evaluate the status of individuals and follow health and wellness program regimens that are safe and effective.
- Demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and motivation to work with the elderly population.
- Demonstrate service excellence through daily interactions and be skilled at active listening and public speaking.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- Observe proper safety protocols and appropriate sanitary techniques.
- Experience working with the cognitively impaired.
- Customer Service, Excel, and Microsoft Office experience strongly preferred.
Comprehensive benefit package includes:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off Six Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
Other benefits:
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid - Certification Training
- Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan
*Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.
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