Life Enrichment/Activities Coordinator

Franciscan Ministries; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Group Medical, Dental & Vision

Life/Disability Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off

PayActiv earned wages

Job summary

Franciscan Ministries in Parma, OH seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator to enhance resident wellbeing through engaging activities and therapeutic programs. The role requires coordinating calendars, leading group and individual activities, and ensuring compliance with policies while supporting volunteers and staff.

Eligible candidates should have 1–2+ years with seniors, Activity Director Certification, and excellent communication skills. Evening/weekend availability is required occasionally.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years experience working with the senior population preferred; 3+ years activity engagement preferred.
• Activity Director Certification required.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, vendors with joy and professionalism.
• Ability to use basic technology systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a variety of recreational activities and therapeutic engagement opportunities.
• Lead group and one-on-one activity programs.
• Escort residents to activities and assist with transportation.
• Maintain activity calendars, newsletters, and digital displays.
• Document assessments and progress notes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Attend care plans and department meetings; participate in training.
• Support volunteer engagement and department training.

Skills

Senior population experience

Activity Director Certification

Communication skills

Compassion and professionalism

Technology literacy

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Life Enrichment Coordinator- Full Time/Exempt

Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as needed but schedule is typically Monday through Friday

Overview Mount Alverna Village Life Enrichment Coordinator- Full Time/Exempt Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as needed but schedule is typically Monday through Friday Mount Alverna Village is a vibrant senior living community in Parma, Ohio. Mount Alverna Village is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community. We are looking for a Life Enrichment Coordinator to add to our growing team!

As a valued Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC), you will be responsible for enhancing, supporting, and advocating for the quality of life for all those served in the community through fostering a culture of engagement. The LEC will be responsible for helping to develop and implement a variety of recreational activities, events, and therapeutic engagement opportunities that adhere to the 7 dimensions of wellness the Ministry champions through an inter and intra-departmental collaborative approach ensuring resident optimal wellbeing.

• Serve and lead as a passionate advocate to create and maintain a culture of engagement by actively promoting and championing Life Enrichment services throughout the community (internally and externally).
• Encourage, motivate, inspire, and minimize barriers for residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities (scheduled and unscheduled).
• Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including but not limited to copying, typing memorandum, and answering phones.
• Assist to create, manage, coordinate, implement, and evaluate life enrichment calendars and department programming, newsletter, and digital displays.
• Lead and assist with group and one‑on‑one activity programs.
• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Drive community bus for Life Enrichment outings and/or resident medical appointments while following proper safety operational transportation guidelines including but not limited to help on and off the vehicle, assistive device securement, proper utilization of emergency contact list binder.
• Assist with completing all documentation (service plan assessments, progress notes, activity attendance and participation, and more) necessary to be compliant with state and federal regulations and Ministry standards.
• Utilize the community engagement system.
• Utilize community medical records system.
• Attend and participate in meetings including stand‑up, care plans, in‑services, resident council, Life Enrichment department, among others as needed.
• Coordinate and support the process for supply ordering and inventory based‑on designated department needs.
• Assist with volunteer engagement.
• Assist with maintenance of community pet (where applicable).
• Maintain an organized, clean, and neat environment for residents including activity engagement spaces.
• Ensure programs are properly set‑up and cleaned‑up before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
• Regularly support with set‑up and clean‑up of appropriate seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor.
• Involve residents and family members in the planning of activities and community holiday and event planning and decorating.
• Complete ongoing continuing education through the Relias platform and other department/community ongoing required training.
• Help to lead the training process of new associates within the department.
• Support with hiring initiatives for the department.
• Provide training and coaching of programs and best practices for implementation to direct nondepartment associates to ensure culture of engagement is consistently present in the community.
• Create and maintain the Life Enrichment department associate work schedules.
• Support the management of performance enhancements, annual reviews, and terminations in conjunction with the department leader and Human Resources.
• Lead special department projects and events.
• Support all levels of care where needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years experience working with the senior population preferred; 3+ years of activity engagement with the senior population preferred
• Activity Director Certification required
• Ability to consistently communicate and express joy, compassion, patience, and professionalism toward residents, resident families and loved ones, third party contractors and vendors, and community associates.
• Ability to generate interest, excitement, and enthusiasm about activities and events at the community.
• Ability to use basic technology systems.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Group Medical, Dental & Vision if full-time
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• PayActiv on-demand instant access to your earned wages

About Franciscan Ministries

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs. DFWP/EOE/e-verify

Min USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $58,000.00/Yr.