Life Enrichment Coordinator - Assistant Living

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for conducting activities and assisting the Director of Life Enrichment in developing and implementing the activity program, as well as directing supervision of Life Enrichment Assistants/Aides. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will receive general supervision and direction from the Director of Life Enrichment and will comply with established policies and operational procedures. In the absence of the Director of Life Enrichment, the Life Enrichment Coordinator will accept advice and instruction from the Administrator or Assistant Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct and ensure activity programs are conducted in a manner that encourages resident participation, including verbally reminding residents of upcoming programs and supervising and assisting with transporting residents to/from activities. All activities must:

a. Be set up and ready to begin prior to arrival of participants. Includes furniture arrangement, props, music, etc.

b. Begin and end on time and with appropriate greetings.

c. Be presented as inviting, interesting and enjoyable.

d. Be broken down into simple, achievable steps that are clearly understood by participants.

e. Be easily adapted to meet individual needs and ability levels.

f. Foster appropriate levels of social interaction.

g. Promote self-esteem and self-worth.

2. Oversee and train activity assistants in carrying out the activity program, including making recommendations concerning hiring, firing, evaluating, and disciplining.

3. Maintain attendance records, including the degree of participation of each nursing facility and special care unit resident and refusals. Assist with any other documentation required by regulatory agencies and the facility.

4. Meet regularly with the Director of Life Enrichment to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the activity program.

5. Under the direction of the Director of Life Enrichment, purchase equipment and supplies.

6. Manage and maintain the equipment and supplies used for activity program.

7. Possess basic skills in music and art and crafts to assist Director of Life Enrichment with job related projects (i.e. bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.)

8. Supervise and escort residents on activity outings with full responsibility for resident safety.

9. Provide one-to-one activities with room-bound residents.

10. Survey residents’ interests and solicit resident input in development of activity programs to best meet residents’ needs and expectations.

11. Maintain cleanliness and order in the office, activity, activity storage, and craft areas. Ensure the use of appropriate sanitary procedures for daily care of equipment. Ensure equipment is in good working order.

12. Observe and protect residents’ rights including rights to confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

13. Participate in and attend all required meetings and in-services.

14. Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of accidents and injuries.

15. Perform any other related duties that may be assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Henrico, VA 23233 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henrico, VA 23233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19