Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator

Responsibilities

• 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 and his/her 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related.
• 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.
• 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.