Life Enrichment Coordinator

Franklin Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Park Sonterra is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator with experience in memory care to join our staff. This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends. Pay is based on experience.

You will plan and run activities, coordinate monthly calendars and newsletters, and encourage resident participation while supporting independence and safety in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Background in art, music, drama or occupational therapy preferred.
• One-year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s or seniors with dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and run all community activities with the DLE.
• Assist with monthly activities calendar and newsletter.
• Encourage residents to participate and support independence.
• Assist with supplies and equipment for activities.
• Attend off-site outings and supervise residents for safety and meaning.
• Maintain the Activity Participation Tracking Chart.
• Support the Parallel Programming schedule and respect residents’ privacy.

Skills

English language

Communication

Volunteer recruitment

Bi-lingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma

Background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy

Job description

Franklin Park Sonterra, is seeking someone with experience in memory care and therapeutic recreation to join the staff as Life Enrichment Coordinator. This is a Full-Time position scheduled to work 8:00am – 5:00pm , Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends. Pay rate is depending on experience.

What you will love about this job:

• The person-centered model of care
• A modern, beautiful working environment
• Variety in your day, every day
• The opportunities to be creative

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the DLE with planning, coordinating and running all community activities
• Assists with the planning of the monthly activities calendar and monthly newsletter (if necessary)
• Encourages residents to participate in community activities, assisting them to attend, while supporting the resident’s independence
• Helps with ordering supplies and equipment for regular activities
• May be required to attend outings off-site and help to keep track of residents ensuring a meaningful and safe trip for all
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the DLE
• Helps maintain the Activity Participation Tracking Chart
• Assists in the success of the community Parallel Programming schedule
• When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident’s Rights to Privacy
• All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Bi-lingual a plus
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, residents, family members, and outside contacts

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• Background in art, music, drama, or occupational therapy preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUREMENTS:

• One-year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred
• Experience with Alzheimer’s or seniors afflicted with Dementia preferred
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and training preferred

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Franklin Park Sonterra is located at 18323 Sonterra Place, on the north side of Loop 1604 between Blanco and Stone Oak Parkway. There is a bus stop 1 block away.

Franklin Park is dedicated to providing residential communities where seniors and their families feel right at home immediately upon entering our doors. We're inspired by excellence and committed to "dedication in every detail".

Franklin Apartment Management is an EOE