Life Enrichment Specialist

Front Porch; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Villa Gardens Retirement Community in Pasadena is seeking a Life Enrichment Specialist to plan and carry out wellness programming across all levels of care. You will lead activities addressing six dimensions of wellness and coordinate with other departments to ensure high-quality programming.

Experience with memory care and supervision of staff/volunteers is preferred; CPR/First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience planning activities for residents across care levels.
• Knowledge of OBRA and Title 22 guidelines.
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers.
• Excellent customer service to residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service to residents, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Implements individualized programs and services for residents at every level of care.
• Coordinates transportation and volunteers for Life Enrichment programming.
• Collaborates with departments to run activity programs.
• Ensures compliance with OBRA and Title 22 guidelines.
• Maintains resident attendance records and supports care planning.

Skills

Customer service

Program development

Volunteer coordination

Team leadership

OBRA & Title 22 knowledge

Education

1 year college or technical school

Activity Director Certificate

CPR certificate

First Aid certificate

California driver's license (Class C)

Job description

Villa Gardens Retirement Community

Pay Range: $24.81 - $28.00

Sunday-Thursday: 9am-5:30pm

Summary: Responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Front Porch Vitality Initiative by planning and carrying out comprehensive programming, activities and events addressing the six dimensions of whole person wellness in all levels of service/care. The Life Enrichment Specialist may be asked to provide departmental leadership in the absence of the Life Enrichment Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Implementation of individualized programs and services to residents at every level of care in the community, including those in memory care who suffer from chronic cognitive disease such as Dementia & Alzheimer's, skilled nursing and, those who need medical assistance and residents who are fully independent
• Works closely with all departments associated with activity programs
• Ensures active collaboration with outside community organizations to enhance programming
• Coordinates all necessary transportation
• Coordinates resident and outside community member volunteers needed for Life Enrichment programming
• Is able to operate the appropriate technical equipment necessary to running a comprehensive Life Enrichment program
• Has a working knowledge of and complies with OBRA and Title 22 guidelines
• Uses computer, office, adaptive and various recreation program equipment and supplies
• Is fiscally responsible for operating within the departmental budget
• Supervisory responsibilities include supervising 1-4 Life Enrichment Assistants as well as volunteers
• Specific to SNF facilities: Regularly assess resident's abilities as they relate to activities
• Actively participate as a member of the team responsible for developing and implementing resident care plans
• Coordinate documentation as required by the facility and governmental agencies
• Maintain current resident attendance records and monitor resident attendance in SNF and/or memory care
• Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner, wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job, reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
• Attends all mandatory meetings and in‑services as required by the Executive Director
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials

Essential:

• Activity Director Certificate
• CPR certificate
• First Aid certificate
• Class C California driver's license

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• 1 year college or technical school

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• 5 Years related experience and/or training

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.