What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Life Enrichment & Activities Coordinator position at Presbyterian Senior Living?
Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation, and leading with compassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind, and spirit for all that live within our communities.
If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.
The Community Life Enrichment and Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining activity programs to meet the physical, social, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs of residents. This position also coordinates programs in conjunction with resident activities of daily living.
Status/Shift: Full Time 8:30am - 4:30pm | No Weekends, Occasional Holidays
Qualifications
If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.
The Community Life Enrichment and Activities Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining activity programs to meet the physical, social, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs of residents. This position also coordinates programs in conjunction with resident activities of daily living.
Status/Shift: Full Time 8:30am - 4:30pm | No Weekends, Occasional Holidays
Qualifications
- Requires one of the following: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) ; Certified as an Activity Professional through NCAAP; Two years’ experience in social or recreational program within the last five years
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interpret instructions (written and verbal)
- Strong customer service skills
- Capable of working independently or as a team
- Computer skills
- Creative thinking and positive attitude
- Design, schedule, procure materials and implement programs to meet individual and group needs.
- Organize, schedule and arrange transportation for residents to attend community events.
- Perform initial and ongoing resident assessments to determine appropriate activities
- Collaborate with care team to ensure care plans are up-to-date, accurate and appropriate.
- Maintain department records that are accurate, concise and meet all regulatory standards.
- Safely transport residents and guests to programs.
- Encourage residents to participate in scheduled events.
- Arrange physical environment in preparation for activities to ensure resident and guest safety.
- Create a welcoming and festive environment for residents and guests.
- Promote and support culture of patient centered care and service.
