Life Enrichment Coordinator

Primrose-Retirement-Communities; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Casper, Wyoming, seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct individual and group programs that meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents. The coordinator promotes programs to residents and encourages participation.

Responsibilities include designing engaging activities, planning monthly calendars, distributing schedules, acknowledging residents’ milestones, and overseeing budgets to ensure costs stay

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Rec Therapist, COTA, education and/or experience in the field of teaching or nursing is preferred.
• Certification by NCCAP is also preferred.
• Excellent Communication (oral and written) in English, organizational and time management skills.
• Minimum of one year working with senior population preferred but will consider previous experiences.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours. This position will require some weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Basic typing skills along with basic knowledge of computer Microsoft Software (i.e. Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Able to drive residents to outside activities on the Primrose Bus.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or associates of organization or outside professionals.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys a Life Enrichment philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Leads and/or oversees individual and group programs daily, encouraging and tracking resident participation at each program.
• Designs creative and engaging programs that are reflective of our residents' needs and interests.
• Plans a monthly calendar that includes one-on-one programs as well as group activities that will enrich the interests/health of our residents.
• Develops and distributes monthly Life Enrichment schedules to residents and posts for easy reference by residents.
• Acknowledges residents’ birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments.
• Orders needed supplies including oversight of the life enrichment budget to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Time Management

Public Speaking

English Proficiency

Driving Residents

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

NCCAP Certification Preferred

Tools

Publisher

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS !

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Life Enrichment Coordinator to be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing individual and group programs to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the Primrose Community residents. The Life Enrichment Coordinator promotes available programs to residents and encourages participation.

More about the position responsibilities:

• Adheres to and conveys a Life Enrichment philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Leads and/or oversees individual and group programs daily, encouraging and tracking resident participation at each program.
• Designs creative and engaging programs that are reflective of our residents' needs and interests.
• Plans a monthly calendar that includes one-on-one programs as well as group activities that will enrich the interests/health of our residents.
• Develops and distributes monthly Life Enrichment schedules to residents and posts for easy reference by residents.
• Acknowledges residents’ birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments.
• Orders needed supplies including oversight of the life enrichment budget to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations.

What we're looking for:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Rec Therapist, COTA, education and/or experience in the field of teaching or nursing is preferred.
• Certification by NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals) is also preferred.
• Excellent Communication (oral and written) in English, organizational and time management skills.
• Minimum of one year working with senior population preferred but will consider previous experiences.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours. This position will require some weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Basic typing skills along with basic knowledge of computer Microsoft Software (i.e. Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Able to drive residents to outside activities on the Primrose Bus.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or associates of organization or outside professionals.