Life Enrichment (Activities) Coordinator

Legend Senior Living®; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Scholarship program

Job summary

Legend Senior Living in Malvern is seeking a Life Enrichment (Activities) Coordinator to lead the monthly activity program and ensure residents enjoy a variety of engaging daily activities that stimulate mind, body and spirit. The schedule varies by location and may include some weekends.

You will train staff and volunteers, coordinate events and transportation, monitor the budget, and ensure programs comply with regulations.

Qualifications

• Required: 1 year of activity or event planning experience.
• Prefer: experience leading volunteers and supervising staff.
• Prefer: experience working with older adults.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Developing the monthly life enrichment calendar to meet residents' physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Overseeing service plans and interviewing residents to understand preferences and abilities.
• Training staff participating in life enrichment programs.
• Maintaining and supervising a volunteer program.
• Coordinating transportation for residents to events, including driving company vehicle when needed.
• Monitoring budget, equipment, and supplies for the activity schedule.
• Capturing and sharing photos/videos of activities on company platforms.
• Assisting Sales Director with planning and delivery of community events.
• Designing layouts and decorations for activities and displays.
• Reviewing programs to meet regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer leadership

Staff supervision

Senior care experience

Job description

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 8 years in a row!

Benefits--

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

JOB HIGHLIGHTS--

We are looking for outstanding individuals to lead the Life Enrichment team as a Life Enrichment (Activities) Coordinator. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by overseeing the activity program and ensuring residents have a variety of engaging daily activities that stimulate the mind, body and spirit. The schedule varies by location, but may require some weekends.

Responsibilities--

• Developing the monthly life enrichment calendar to help meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents
• Overseeing service plans and personal interviews with residents to gain insight into preferences and abilities
• Training all staff participating in life enrichment programs
• Maintaining a volunteer program, and ensuring they are trained and supervised
• Coordinating the transportation of residents to and from outside events, to include driving company bus and/or vehicle when needed
• Monitoring budget, equipment, and supplies to ensure that the activity schedule can be completed successfully
• Capturing and sharing photos and videos of residence activities on company-approved social media and publication platforms, according to company standards
• Assisting the Sales Director with the planning and delivery of community events or activities at the community
• Designing the physical layout and decorations for activities, displays, and other life enrichment products that meet company standards
• Reviewing the activity program to ensure that it meets all state, federal, company, and other regulations and guidelines

Bonus opportunities--

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your “home away from home”

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements

• Required: 1 year of activity planning or event planning experience
• Prefer: prior experience in leading volunteers and supervising staff
• Prefer: experience working with older adults
• Individual is required to perform standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout their shift.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS--

• Required: Current/valid driver's license
• Required: Age 25 years or older to meet company insurance requirements
• Required: Clean driving record to meets company insurance requirements
• Required: Willingness and ability to transport residents in company vehicles/buses

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company's discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.