Resident Enrichment Coordinator

The Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an activities professional to plan, organize, and conduct group activities designed to motivate residents and enhance their quality of life. You will also provide one-on-one stimulation, transport residents to programs, and supervise during activities on the unit and outdoors.

You will document participation, assist with assessments for new admissions, and participate in Care Plan conferences with the Director of Therapeutic

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts specialized group activities designed to motivate, stimulate and improve the quality of life for facility residents.
• Attempts to stimulate the creative talents, physical capabilities and cognitive skills of each resident to his/her highest potential.
• Conducts one-on-one individualized activities and sensory stimulation for those residents who do not actively participate in group activities.
• Transports residents to area where programs are being conducted.
• Provides resident supervision on the nursing unit and during activities held outdoors.
• Documents resident's participation and progress.
• Assists in conducting assessments with new admissions to document historical interests, hobbies, and abilities as well as current limitations, prognosis, and family expectations.
• Participates in family- attended Care Plan conferences as requested by Director of Therapeutic Recreation Services.
• Implements required programs, maintains thorough records, and supports the resident’s progress with activities of daily living and other restorative programs.
• Assists with supply inventory, planning of purchases for the department, and organization of the activity area.
• Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director

Job description

The Suffield House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an activities professional to plan, organize, and conduct group activities designed to motivate residents and enhance their quality of life. You will also provide one-on-one stimulation, transport residents to programs, and supervise during activities on the unit and outdoors.

You will document participation, assist with assessments for new admissions, and participate in Care Plan conferences with the Director of Therapeutic