LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR

Elan Skilled Nursing; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elan Skilled Nursing in Scranton, PA is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator. You will assist in planning daily therapeutic activity programs and complete unit documentation per facility policy.

Under the Life Enrichment Director, you will coordinate resident-centered activities, train volunteers, and ensure infection control and safety standards are followed. Qualifications include a GED and preferred Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with recreation experience in a health care setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with residents and staff.
• Able to follow infection control procedures and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialized life enrichment programs and plan person-centered activities.
• Plan and attend resident outings and conduct individual visits.
• Oversee training of volunteers in Life Enrichment.
• Complete documentation and records for each resident on unit.
• Maintain a safe, clutter-free environment and follow policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Communication

Relias training

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field

Tools

Relias training

Job description

Job Location: SCRANTON, PA 18510

Job Category: Health Care

Come and join our dedicated team here at Elan Skilled Nursing! We are looking for a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator!

Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 403(b) plan - Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Director, the Life Enrichment Coordinator will assist in planning, coordinating and implementing therapeutic activity programs on a daily basis to meet the individual Resident's needs and interests. The Life Enrichment Coordinator will be responsible for completing documentation on their unit in accordance with facility policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Including the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Carry out specialized programs and assist with planning individualized spiritual and therapeutic person-centered life enrichment programs.
• Plan and attend outings with residents outside of the facility.
• Individual resident visits as required; conducting conversational, sensory stimulation and task-oriented activities; providing personalized approaches to life enrichment programming.
• Oversee and assist with training volunteers assigned to Life Enrichment department.
• Report any activities, observations, or unusual findings regarding residents promptly to the licensed nurses or unit manager.
• Assess, plan, implement life enrichment programs for skilled, memory care and rehab patients.
• Follow established infection control procedures including cleaning equipment after use and adhering to handwashing procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled in-service programs, departmental and committee meetings as assigned. Complete Relias training as assigned.
• Complete all necessary record keeping/documentation such as attendance, food and fluid intake sheets, sensory stimulation in Care tracker.
• Follow applicable departmental and facility policies.
• Follow state and federal regulations as required.
• Consult with Life Enrichment Director concerning improvements in neighborhood programming.
• Communicates resident preferences to Life Enrichment Director and implements resident preferences related to Life Enrichment programs and communicates preferences to Life Enrichment staff.
• Maintain a safe, clutter-free environment.

Unit Responsibilities

• Complete assessments, progress notes and MDS related documentation for residents on the specific unit as part of an Interdisciplinary Team Meeting.
• Complete admission assessments with residents and families.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, designated committee meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as scheduled.
• Attend QLR as assigned.
• Coordinate with Life Enrichment Director specific programs for the neighborhood based on residents assessed needs.
• Assure that residents’ wall/door signs are up to date (including correct bed location)
• Maintain adequate activity supplies on the neighborhood for residents who prefer activities in areas of comfort such as own room.
• Maintain appropriate decorations.
• Complete memory boxes for residents are located on the 3rd floor.
• Assist with feeding/MDR as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with previous recreation experience in a health care setting.
• Preferred – Bachelors’ degree in recreation or related field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Successfully complete Safe Food Handling Part I and II during orientation process.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Good interpersonal skills, shows sensitivity to the needs, interests, and abilities of the residents.

Conforms to established work hours and maintains an acceptable work attendance record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, push a resident in a wheelchair up to 250 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Each employee shall adhere to each standard and procedure, seek clarification of any standard or procedure, if necessary, and report suspected violations to senior management, ethical advocate, and/or the Company’s Compliance Officer.

VALUE STATEMENT

Based upon the Judaic tradition of respect for the elderly and historical commitment of service to the larger community, Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania and affiliated organizations fulfills our Mission and realizes our Vision for and on behalf of our residents and clients and their families, our staff, our Board, and our Volunteers with attention to the following practices:

• RESPECT- We recognize, honor and acknowledge the inherent value of each person for their wisdom, religious, ethnic and cultural background and history.
• COMPASSION - We treat everyone with caring, sensitivity, understanding and supportive responsiveness.
• ADVOCACY - We give voice to our resident’s/client’s needs and facilitate positive actions on their behalf.
• INTENTION - We are responsible individually and as a collective organization to approach our work and our respective tasks with mindful consideration regarding what we are doing and why we are doing it in order to achieve a desired positive outcome.
• QUALITY - We are committed to providing excellence in our care and services and through measurement and refinement to realize high standards of care.
• EDUCATION & TRAINING - We invest in the skill development of our staff, cooperate with local universities and schools to provide practical experience and education for future health care professionals and offer guidance to support our residents/clients and their caregivers.
• SAFE ENVIRONMENT - We are committed to providing a safe environment for residents, staff, and volunteers.
• INNOVATION - We seek to advance our knowledge and are committed to better understand, evaluate, and implement programming, services and operating practices to advance effective and efficient delivery of quality services to benefit our residents/clients and our community.
• ACCOUNTABILITY - We are responsible both as individuals and as an organization to be strategic, ethical, team-oriented and quality based to promote delivery of the highest level of care and fiscal soundness.
• CITIZENSHIP - We recognize our connection and contribution to the greater community.