Life Enrichment Coordinator

Primrose-Retirement-Communities; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/ 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. The role focuses on meeting social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs and promoting participation in available programs.

The position requires a high school diploma; experience in teaching or nursing and NCCAP certification are preferred. Strong communication and presentation skills, and flexibility for weekends/holidays are important.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience or education in teaching or nursing is preferred.
• Certification by NCCAP is preferred.
• Excellent communication in English (oral and written).
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to a Life Enrichment philosophy respecting residents’ dignity, privacy and independence.
• Leads and oversees daily programs and tracks resident participation.
• Designs creative programs reflecting residents’ needs and interests.
• Plans a monthly calendar with individual and group activities.
• Distributes monthly Life Enrichment schedules for resident reference.
• Acknowledges residents’ birthdays and special accomplishments.
• Manages supplies and oversees the life enrichment budget.
• Ensures programs meet state, federal and other regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Typing

Driving residents

Education

High School diploma

Experience in activity programming or teaching/nursing

NCCAP certification (preferred)

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.