Life Enrichment Coordinator

Primrose Retirement Communities; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct individual and group programs for residents. You will promote programs, encourage participation, and oversee daily activities that address social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings; NCCAP certification and prior elder care experience are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• NCCAP certification preferred and experience in activity programs is a plus.
• Rec Therapist, COTA, education and/or experience in teaching or nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys a Life Enrichment philosophy supporting residents' dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality.
• Leads and/or oversees daily individual and group programs, tracking participation.
• Designs engaging programs reflecting residents' needs and interests.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Public speaking

Written English

Driving residents

Education

High School Diploma

NCCAP Certification

Recreation Therapist / COTA experience

Tools

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft 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.