Senior Living Life Enrichment Coordinator (Per Diem)

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc. seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator for the Assisted Living program at Brooke Grove Retirement Village. This per diem/PRN role focuses on delivering engaging activities that enrich residents' daily lives.

Pay is up to $19.50 per hour, with benefits and training opportunities described in the posting. The position requires a caring, flexible team player who can transport residents as needed and support a positive community culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or 3–6 months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Has an awareness of how personal interaction with residents will positively affect the behavior and lives of the residents and conducts themselves accordingly.
• Accepts personal responsibility for creating an environment of respect and kindness.
• Treats each resident with gentleness, remembering that we are guests in their home.
• Offers opportunities for decision making, always putting the resident's requests, needs and satisfaction first.
• Greets resident's families, guests, and all visitors warmly.
• Remembers that each resident is a unique individual who has varied experiences in life and will treat each resident as the individual they are.
• Follows up quickly on resident requests or needs.
• Remembers that he/she is part of a larger team and is responsible for the success of that team.
• Seeks first to understand and, then, to be understood and will honor the differences between team members and always treat each team member with respect.
• Accepts and supports decisions made by the team and administration.
• Leads by example.
• Comes to work as scheduled and on time, knowing that others are counting on him/her.
• Is flexible, knowing that each day and each assignment is different.
• Wears a smile while working.
• Answers the phone with a smile, knowing that a smile can be "heard" on the phone.
• Arranges chairs, tables, or necessary supplies in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled Life Enrichment engagements and events such as parties, exercise, discussion groups, games, or movies.
• Notifies residents of schedules and events; encourages residents to attend planned Life Enrichment programs.
• Leads groups, clubs, and events as assigned by Life Enrichment Director, and in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Conducts one-to-one visits with residents in accordance with programming and residents' needs.
• Operates audiovisual and other similar equipment, and monitors engagement of residents during programs.
• Drives bus to transport residents to and from recreational trips, tours, and outings; complies with local traffic and safety regulations.
• Assists residents in and out of buses during recreational outings, and follows safety practices during all activity.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CPR (preferred)

Education

Certificate in Life Enrichment program

CPR Certification

Job description

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc. seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator for the Assisted Living program at Brooke Grove Retirement Village. This per diem/PRN role focuses on delivering engaging activities that enrich residents' daily lives.

Pay is up to $19.50 per hour, with benefits and training opportunities described in the posting. The position requires a caring, flexible team player who can transport residents as needed and support a positive community culture.