Life Enrichment Coordinator - Full Time - Days - Eventide Lincoln

About the role

The Life Enrichment Coordinator at Eventide Lincoln in Lincoln, NE is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities that stimulate or soothe seniors/clients/residents. They ensure these programs align with each individual’s comprehensive assessment and care plan.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Carrries a Senior/client case load, providing activities and participates in the development and implementation of plans of care for this population.
• Ensures health services provided by the Life Enrichment program are provided in the most appropriate setting, as dictated by the Senior’s/client's medical and social needs.
• Conducts surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing performance improvement program for the Life Enrichment program.
• Assures preliminary and comprehensive assessments are developed, updated, and maintained according to program standards and state and federal regulations for each Senior/client.
• Prepares and plans the Life Enrichment program's budget and submits to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
• Provides Administrator with information relative to the activity needs of the Seniors/clients and the Life Enrichment program’s ability to meet those needs.
• Participates and manages surveys by authorized government and accrediting agencies.

Requirements

• Age requirement: At least 18 years old.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or field, preferred.
• Experience: One year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting, required. One year experience coordinating a resident activities program in a geriatric health care setting preferred.
• Credentials: Qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant preferred.
• License: Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements.
• Vaccinations: Must meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.

Skills

• Therapeutic recreation skills.
• Ability to develop and implement activity programs.
• Knowledge of health services and their appropriate settings.
• Experience with survey evaluation and performance improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Lifetime 403(B) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Starting pay range of $17-19.04 per hour for Life Enrichment Coordinators based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Full-time position with holidays and weekends in rare situations.