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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Position Summary
The Life Enrichment Coordinator develops and leads meaningful programs that promote purpose, engagement, and well-being for residents. This role assesses resident interests and needs, creates individualized and group activities, coordinates community events, and fosters a vibrant, person-directed living environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lifts, carries, pushes, or otherwise manipulates residents/equipment and office materials weighing up to 60lbs regularly and up to 200lbs occasionally. Always use proper lifting and moving protocol and techniques.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career opportunity, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:
Salary Description
$17 - $26 / Hour
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Position Summary
The Life Enrichment Coordinator develops and leads meaningful programs that promote purpose, engagement, and well-being for residents. This role assesses resident interests and needs, creates individualized and group activities, coordinates community events, and fosters a vibrant, person-directed living environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging life enrichment programs for residents.
- Conduct resident assessments, develop care plans, and maintain required documentation.
- Create and manage activity calendars, special events, outings, and volunteer programs.
- Encourage participation through social, physical, cognitive, spiritual, creative, and community-based activities.
- Collaborate with residents, families, team members, and community partners to support resident well-being.
- Lead Resident Council meetings and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
- Supervise activity staff and volunteers as assigned.
- Maintain program supplies, equipment, and department budget.
- Support campus-wide events and other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.
- One year of experience in life enrichment, recreation, healthcare, or working with older adults preferred.
- Must meet Virginia activity professional qualification requirements.
- Valid Virginia driver's license with the ability to drive a 13-passenger bus.
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and/or ADC, CTRS, or COTA credentials preferred or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and time-management skills.
- Genuine passion for serving older adults.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Lifts, carries, pushes, or otherwise manipulates residents/equipment and office materials weighing up to 60lbs regularly and up to 200lbs occasionally. Always use proper lifting and moving protocol and techniques.
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career opportunity, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Company-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Personal Leave
- Tuition, License, and Uniform Reimbursement
- Supplemental Life, Accident, and Cancer Insurance
- Free Telemedicine and Orthopedic Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Emergency Relief Fund
- Free On-Site Wellness Center Membership
- On-Site Credit Union, Hair Salon, and Massage Services
- Discounted Movie Tickets
Salary Description
$17 - $26 / Hour
Salary : $17 - $26