Life Enrichment Coordinator

St. John's Lutheran Ministries, Inc. DBA St. John's United; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s United seeks a Wellness/Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan and coordinate resident activities under the supervision of the Director of Wellness/Life Enrichment.

The role involves assessing new residents, developing monthly activity calendars, and collaborating with staff to meet social, educational, and spiritual needs. Responsibilities include participating in Care Plans where applicable, leading monthly Activity Committee meetings, and ensuring clear communication with residents,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and events to enrich resident activity programs.
• Ability to develop and coordinate activity programs independently.
• Strong time-management to meet deadlines and calendar schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for residents.
• Ensure activities meet social, educational and spiritual needs.
• Assess new residents and choices of activities.
• Develop monthly activity calendars with staff.
• Attend Care Plans in skilled nursing departments.
• Lead two monthly Activity Committee meetings (where applicable).
• Coordinate calendars and bulletin boards for residents.

Skills

Community resources

Program planning

Time management

Musically inclined

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DEPARTMENT: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY II EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

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SUMMARY: This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Wellness/Life Enrichment to coordinate activities for the residents of St. John’s United

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Resident Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates activities for the residents
• Works as a team member to assure that the activities are challenging and meet resident’s social, and educational and spiritual needs
• Contact new residents and assess their abilities, needs and choices of activities
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop a monthly activity calendar for residents
• Attends and participates in Care Plans (only in skilled nursing departments)
• Leads two monthly Activity Committee meetings with residents (only in skilled nursing departments)
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop monthly activity calendars and bulletin boards for residents

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Communication

• Complete necessary documentation
• Has daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests
• Maintains relations between community members, visitors and families of residents and vendors

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United
• Attends mandatory safety in-services
• Keep activity area and storage areas clean and orderly

ESSENTIAL JOB_FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service

Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals. Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service

• Let the Mission be your guide
• Make eye contact and smile
• Greet & welcome each and every person
• Seek out personal contact
• Provide immediate service-listen & act
• Use appropriate body language at all times
• Be gracious to each & every person

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities

• Follows policy and procedures on TB testing
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Activities

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school. Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Must be knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the activity program interesting and challenging to residents
• Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently
• Need to have the ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel
• Musically inclined and able to play a variety of instruments preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to stand, bend, lift and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal health care environment. The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and responsibilities for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.

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