Life Enrichment Coordinator

At Prairie Gate, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone who is focused on living out their calling for care. You’ll become part of the most important resource in our ministry—helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You’ll benefit from a close-knit, community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

About the role

Prairie Gate senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is one of Presbyterian Homes & Services' newest communities. Prairie Gate’s updated prairie-style architecture features inviting interior spaces for social gatherings, opening to an expanse of prairie plantings and flowers lining outdoor walking paths, engaging the senses and promoting wellness. At the heart of the community, the two-story 21,000 square foot Town Center offers an array of amenities and services, including community gathering spaces, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, salon, library, club room, business office, guest suite, chapel, and wellness center with an aerobics studio. This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Long Term Care.

Address: 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote the resident’s well-being and satisfaction by supporting liberty in all areas of the resident’s life.
• Develop and interpret standards of care, guiding the interdisciplinary team to establish and implement the resident’s plan of care with the resident, their family, and the Household team.
• Help improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident-centered care and services.
• Collaborate with residents, families, other professionals, and staff to implement established programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, life enrichment, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity, and Household rituals.
• Lead and participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual, or one-on-one.
• Provide for resident leisure life activities.
• Take residents outdoors or out in the facility community.
• Plan, implement, and participate in outings and special events.
• Provide one-on-one interaction with residents based on preferences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement, and coordinate recreation programming for residents.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
• Must obtain a chauffeur's license upon hire.
• Strong communication skills, including good insights into resident preferences and needs.
• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills with residents.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative, and positive rapport with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Schedule

• Part-time: 24 hours/week
• Flexible afternoon hours Monday through Friday
• 2 weekend days per month required (flexibility on hours)

Benefits

• Bus route access
• Free employee meals
• Free fitness center access
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Same-day pay
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Pay and additional benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick leave

Full and part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care, and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.