Life Enrichment Coordinator (Memory Care Unit)

***This is a full time position working rotating weekends on our Memory Care floor*** Previous activities experience in an assisted living facility is strongly desired

Schedule is 8:30A-5P on rotating days :

Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat then

Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri

This position rotates with another Activity Coordinator from resident activities and directing Hillside visitors in the lobby.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

 Under the guidance and supervision of management staff, serves as a member of the Specialty Care Living team responsible for activities for those residents with dementia on the Memory Care Unit.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Serves as a member of the care team responsible for assisting and encouraging residents both on and off the unit

 Responsible for listing residents who leave the floor to attend activities and communicating with the nursing supervisor assuring that she/he is aware of which residents will be off the floor or out of the facility.

 Responsible for assessing that there is the correct number of staff required to safely transport residents and communicate this to the nursing supervisor or Unit Coordinator

 Responsible for planning and implementing activities on the unit when residents are not involved in house wide activities, both group and one on one activities

 Communicate with families via email, sending updates on resident participation and involving them in the activities on the unit.

 Must be able to drive the bus and transport residents to and from activities when required

 Responsible for documentation of activities attended by all residents

 Responsible for organization and maintenance of the activity closet, communicating any needs to the nursing supervisor or Unit Coordinator

 Communicate regularly with the Activity Director regarding calendar programs and needs of the residents

 Assist RCA’s with meals as needed to allow them a break

 Responsible for acting as an RCA as needed when the unit is short staffed

 Must be willing to adjust hours as necessary to cover all activities as planned and resident needs

 Assist is miscellaneous departmental duties/functions as needed

 Responsible for complying with policies regarding health and safety in the home environment

 Assists in miscellaneous departmental duties/functions as needed

 All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

 High school diploma/GED

 Two plus years direct applicable industry experience preferred

 After employment Successful Completion of Dementia Care Course and Exam Certification preferred

 Excellent verbal communication skills

 Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision

 Computer skills, using Microsoft Office required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Lift up to 50 pounds

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

 Demonstrated record of responsibility

 Service oriented

 Proven skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance relationships with residents, families and caregivers, fellow co-workers, etc.

 Motivated, goal oriented and creative

 Must maintain company and resident confidentiality

 Must handle stress and deadlines well

 Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as needed

Responsibility for Safety:

 Safety is in everything we do and is a shared responsibility

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:

 Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:

 Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality service to residents, families and caregivers, fellow co-workers, etc.

Communication with Others:

 Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15