Life Enrichment Coordinator - Memory Care

Position Summary:

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating Life Enrichment programs to meet the regulatory requirements with special attention to creative, social, cognitive, and recreational needs of the residents in the skilled nursing, assisted living, and special care units at the community.

Position Responsibilities include:

* Plans, directs, coordinates and implements a therapeutic Life Enrichment program for each level of care seven days a week.

* Meets the residents' needs and interests, taking into account abilities, cognitive functions, social needs and physical limitations. Attention to each level of care, functional capabilities, both emotional and physically are reflected.

* Maintains accurate and timely records that indicate the residents' attendance, measurable goals and specific approaches as appropriate for the individual residents living at that level of care.

* Provides program oversight to MCU to assure Life Enrichment assistants understand tasks and programs to be implemented and specific resident needs.

* Assures Life Enrichment assistants have necessary training to perform their job.

* Participates in the residents' plan of care at MCU and documents residents' specific problems at SNF. Coordinator will train Life Enrichment assistants in care planning and charting practices. Updates the residents' Life Enrichment plan and documents their progress to the care plan quarterly in skilled nursing.

* Designs and posts attractive monthly calendars of events for MCU.

* Communicates the purpose, the goals and the achievements of the Life Enrichment program to residents, staff members, and the community.

* Establishes Life Enrichment assistants' work schedules. Assures calendars of events are covered by volunteers or Eskaton staff.

* Operates equipment such as motor vehicle, VCRs, P.A. systems, projection systems, etc. in an appropriate manner. Maintains those systems in a working manner and provides preventative maintenance as appropriate.

* Develops methods and strategies along with the Director of Resident Services for effective utilization of community resources.

* Establishes department goals with the Director and sets priorities to complete those goals.

* Maintains a strong volunteer program. Actively recruits new volunteers and promotes opportunities to recognize their efforts.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in recreation or related field. Activities Director Certification.

Training and Experience:

Three to five years direct experience working with the elderly in a social or recreational program.

Job Knowledge:

Is familiar with the psychological needs of the geriatric resident. Knowledge and experience with office equipment including personal computers. Class B driver's license.