Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator

Presbyterian Homes & Services; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Presbyterian Homes & Services – Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, MN, is hiring a Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan, implement and monitor engaging resident activities. The role reports to the Life Enrichment Director and supports a community offering assisted living and memory care options.

The position requires a High School Diploma, preference for senior programming experience, and a Class B license or ability to obtain within six months. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Plan, program, implement and coordinate recreation programming for residents.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
• Strong communication skills, including insights into resident preferences and needs.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and positive rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor life enrichment programming for residents.
• Promote residents’ well-being and satisfaction by supporting their daily lives.
• Guide the care team to establish and implement each resident’s plan of care with residents and families.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to meet psychosocial needs with meaningful activities.
• Lead and participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff daily.
• Assist residents with activities of choice, including outings and events.
• Provide one-on-one interaction and plan outings or activities.

Skills

Program planning

Recreation programming

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

Resident-centered care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Johanna Shores is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator for its team. The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents.

SCHEDULE/HOURS

This is a Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, position. Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30am - 4:30pm.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Life Enrichment Director.

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Johanna Shores3200 Lake Johanna BlvdArden Hills, MN 55112

On the shores of Lake Johanna, a beautiful, wooded lakeside setting gives Johanna Shores a distinctly natural backdrop. Not far from either Minneapolis or St. Paul, this large community of dedicated staff offers a peaceful and refreshing place to work.

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:- Discounted employee meals- Free Fitness Center access- Onsite gift shop

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care

Responsibilities

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

This position is responsible forbut not limited to:

• Promoting the resident’s well being and satisfaction by supporting Liberty in all areas of the resident’s life.
• Developing and interpreting standards of care, guiding the interdisciplinary team to establish and implement the resident’s plan of care with the resident and his/her family and the Household team.
• Helping to improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident centered care and services.
• Collaborating with residents, families, other professionals and staff to implement established programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, life enrichment , exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
• Leading and participating in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assisting residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one. Provide for resident leisure life activities. Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility community.
• Planing, implementing and participating in outings and special events.
• Providing one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement and coordinate recreation programming for residents. Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
• Strong communication skills, including good insights into resident preferences and needs. Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills with residents.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and positive rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.75 - $22.64 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

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Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organizationprovidinga broad array of high-quality housing choices,careand services options for older adults. Some8,000employees serve more than41,800 older adults through 60PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota,Iowaand Wisconsin, and through Optage®home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposefullivingandthe overallwell-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.