Life Enrichment & Activities Coordinator

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO Plans

401k with company match

Onsite medical centers

30% dining discount on onsite venues

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Woodleigh Chase by Erickson Senior Living in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, develop and oversee the Intermissions program, delivering community-based social activities for residents.

The role requires at least 3 years in a geriatric setting and preferred creative arts background; you will partner with Resident Life and Health Services and coordinate participant intake and program offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a geriatric setting.
• Creative & Expressive Arts background (art, dance movement, music, drama, poetry) is preferred.
• Experience with the elderly, and demonstrated understanding of the dementia process and its impact on a person’s ability to benefit from social activity-based programming.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Resident Life and Health Services to facilitate the effective delivery of service to participants and assessment of program outcomes
• Managing the internal marketing of the Intermissions Program to residents, families, and staff
• Coordinating acceptance of participants into the program and discontinuation of services as needed.
• Facilitating the exchange of information with residents’ families, caregivers, staff, and support systems
• Educating staff and volunteers regarding residents’ abilities, preferences, and program interventions
• Scheduling and documenting in-service programs for staff and volunteers

Skills

Geriatric care experience

Creative & Expressive Arts

Dementia care understanding

Job description

Woodleigh Chase by Erickson Senior Living in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, develop and oversee the Intermissions program, delivering community-based social activities for residents.

The role requires at least 3 years in a geriatric setting and preferred creative arts background; you will partner with Resident Life and Health Services and coordinate participant intake and program offerings.