Life Enrichment Activities Coordinator

Bethany Lutheran Village; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents in Memory Support areas. This full-time role involves planning and executing engaging activities that promote independence and self-esteem among older adults. You will oversee special events, collaborate with staff, and ensure a vibrant community atmosphere. If you have a passion for enriching lives and possess strong communication and organizational skills, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Illness Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience with older adults and/or people with dementia preferred.
• Ability to work in stressful, dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide activities for Memory Support residents.
• Oversee activity programming and special events for residents.
• Assess resident activities needs and interests.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Public Speaking

Group Management

Flexibility

Inter-disciplinary Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Company info:

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.

At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acresis centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH,andfeatures well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Graceworks Core Values:

Faithfulness to Christ-As part of the Church, Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.

Wholeness of Life -Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.

Equality and Justice -Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.

Quality of Service –Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.

Integrity –Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.

Stewardship of Resources –Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets, and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.

Position Summary:

Full Time

Shift: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation: $14.50-$16.50 per hour - Based on experience

Plan and provide activities for Memory Support residents in long term care and assisted living areas. Life enrichment services are geared to stimulate residents and promote or maintain independence and increase self-esteem. Activities include physical, intellectual, creative, social, spiritual, and service/volunteering opportunities.

Job Duties:

• Oversee, plan, and carry out activity programming and special events for residents living in Memory Support areas (includes holiday decorating and party planning, and program-related communication through bulletin boards, etc.).
• Work with and communicate with the other LECs when planning and implementing programs, and developing monthly calendars.
• Communicate to residents and staff plans for activities and developing descriptions about upcoming activities/events for the calendar.
• Responsible for providing activities on both Memory Support units: Assisted Living and Long Term Care. (Pavilion and Courtyard Park)
• Must be able to lead large and small group activities, sometimes alone and sometimes in collaboration with other Life Enrichment and/or Nursing staff. Good time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary. Flexibility in timing, approach, and collaboration are crucial.
• Responsible for assessing resident activities needs and interests and then providing those activities.
• Help maintain patio/courtyard throughout the summer.
• Help complete resident assessments and documentation.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma.. Time management, excellent communication, public speaking, group management, flexibility, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and ability to work in stressful, dynamic situations are necessary

Minimum Experience: Experience with older adults and/or people with dementia preferred

Top benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement options
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended Illness Benefit

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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