Life Enrichment Coordinator

Overview
​The Life Enrichment Coordinator will lead, create, and implement scheduled recreational, educational and therapeutic programs for residents as directed by the Life Enrichment Managers.
Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities

• Represents the community in a positive manner while creating an environment that foster respect and courtesy for residents and employees alike.
• Works to promote enriching programs and activities which support resident wellbeing.
• Upholds the community’s Mission Statement
• Assists in the development, coordination, planning and implementation of programs, including contract negotiation, involving, and set up, etc.
• Maintains HIPPA standards and regards all medical and healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Completes necessary related requests for food, beverage, maintenance, housekeeping services, etc., for programs events, activities.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental and community events as needed (with some non-traditional event hours, holidays, and days of the week)
• Provides timely departmental budgetary reporting, support, and submission for billing, supplies, contracts, equipment, etc. with department director’s approval.

• Works individually and with team members to support Departmental Objectives/Strategic Planning goals, along with planning and coordinating events for residents, prospective residents, as well as the border external community.
• Assumes a support role in utilizing communication tools and practices to generate awareness of Life Enrichment Programs. Provides administrative support to the LE Manager & Director with Newsletter, and CATIE, as well as the development of related collateral materials.
• Follows departmental policies for recording attendance at events & programs using AOD or other means.
• Meets with new residents to orient them to programs and supplies available through Life Enrichment. Completes initial assessments, preferences & documentation as needed using AOD or as requested.
• Works respectfully with residents, committees, and volunteers as needed.
• Assists with research related to events in the community, industry trends and evaluating competition.
• Assists with coordination of Volunteer Initiative/Program for residents and non-residents as well.
• Communicates items or areas of need to the Manager or Director of Life Enrichment in a timely manner.
• Completes all required Relias training in a timely manner.
• Responsible for fire and safety procedures including those of blood borne pathogens.
• Travel required for meeting off campus with potential Community Programming and Event partners. As well as for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other community functions.
• Consistently follows resident care plans when developing and conducting individualized or pocket programs for Embrace Health residents.
• Remains in proper business attire at all times and maintains a high standard of appearance.
• Participates in professional improvement workshops, seminars, and meetings which allow continued education on current affairs related to the retirement, continuing care, community outreach, education, and event planning.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains excellent resident and employee relations, respecting each and handling complaints and feedback constructively.
• Attends staff/team meetings as requested.
• Invites and assists residents to activities and programs.
• Utilize resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in maintaining a safe and attractive environment for residents and coworkers.
• Reports observations of sudden changes in resident behavior to Charge Nurse/Clinic Nurse and or Resident and Family Life Director to assure professional assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director of Life Enrichment Programs.

​Qualifications
​Experience in long-term care activities program and/or independent living activities program preferred. Experience working with geriatric population and knowledge of Alzheimer’s/Dementia preferred.
Minimum of high school education.