Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator

Presbyterian Homes & Services; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free fitness center access

Off-street parking

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Homes & Services Timber Hills in Inver Grove Heights is seeking a Full Time Life Enrichment Coordinator to plan, implement and monitor life enhancement programming for residents. The role partners with the Life Enrichment Director and the Household team to support well-being, activities, and meaningful leisure in a Senior Living setting.

You will develop and interpret standards of care, guide the team, and promote resident-centered care through diverse opportunities and outings

Qualifications

• Plan, implement and monitor life enrichment programming for residents.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create resident-centered activities.
• Promote resident well-being and satisfaction through engaging programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and participate in outings and special events.
• Provide individual or group activities based on resident preferences.
• Lead chats and social circles with residents and staff daily.
• Adapt programs to meet psychosocial and activity needs of residents.

Skills

Recreation programming

Senior engagement

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Class B license within six months

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Timber Hills of Inver Grove Heights is seeking a Full Time 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.

This position is full time; 32 hrs/week - 64 hrs/pp

REPORTING STRUCTURE The Life Enrichment Coordinator reports to the Life Enrichment Director or designee.

About This Community

Timber Hills

6307 Burnham Circle

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Set amidst 25 acres of the historic Korfhage Farm, Timber Hills (formerly Presbyterian Homes of Inver Grove Heights) is surrounded by ponds, wetlands and walking paths. This beautiful community has the look and decor of a Northwoods lodge. Even though it is in downtown Inver Grove Heights it feels like a vacation up north each time you come to work. The Timber Hills community strives to create an environment where employees feel like family.

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:

• Off-street parking
• Discounted meals
• Free fitness center access

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living 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 for but 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 i mprove 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 organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and 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 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-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.