What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Connections Coordinator position at Courtyards?
Description
Are you ready to perform the best and most REWARDING work of your career!
We are a compassionate and collaborative team that reconnects people to a life they once knew. With a mission to MAKE CONNECTIONS, we are creating a better experience for employees and seniors. Your work will make a difference. It will be the most meaningful job you will ever have. You will leave a legacy.
Join us in the business of MAKING CONNECTIONS.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
• Participate in resident Care Plan development.
• Plan activities based on each resident’s comprehensive assessment and care plan to reflect individual needs for stimulation or solace, physical, cognitive and emotional health; to encourage self-expression, personal responsibility and choice.
• Plan activities to reflect various religious and cultural interests; appropriate for both genders; night and weekend activities; various locations; and include seasonal and special events.
• Plan individual, group and bedside activities.
• Is responsible for identifying and documenting activity interests, needs and problems of the residents in the residents’ Care Plans. • Document changes in conditions for resident in the Care Plan.
• Work with staff and other disciplines to ensure resident participation.
• Coordinate volunteer services and outside resources.
• Attend necessary Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Long term care experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Ability to prioritize and perform detail-oriented functions.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred