Part-time Life Enrichment Coordinator

Job Overview

Want to help others develop and maintain a strong quality of life: mentally, emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually?  We have an amazing opportunity for you!  Our life enrichment department is able to do all the fun things with our residents, such as plan and organize the Sunnycrest Prom, dinners out, bingo activities and so much more.   Come join our team!

A Life Enrichment Coordinator performs responsible technical work in supporting the general functioning of the Activity/Life Enrichment Department.

Job Duties

• Meets with new residents, collects assessment data as needed; orients new residents to facility and activity programs.
•  Provides and applies therapeutic techniques and services to meet the activity needs of residents.
• Plans, prepares, and implements group and individual recreation programs
• Assists residents on and off transportation for outings; accompanies and assists residents during outings; assists residents with personal needs in community.
• Provides ideas and assists with preparation and distribution of monthly calendars.
• Assists with shopping for Life Enrichment Department as needed.
• Inputs resident activity attendance; gives input on resident activity progress.
• Assists with resident money matters, sets up facility beauty shop appointments, and assists residents to/from these appointments; shops with and for residents
• Assists in data gathering for MDS and Care Plans.
• Works with volunteers, including directing and assisting with activities implemented by volunteers.
• Follows prescribed protocols for maintaining privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA standard.
• Follows prescribed protocols for safety and infection control.
• Acts as Mandatory Reporter as defined in the Code of Iowa.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of recreational therapy experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated competency at implementing activities and excellent work attendance record.

Possess CNA certification or must obtain within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be willing to operate all Sunnycrest vehicles, including wheelchair lift vans and facility golf cart.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Moderate knowledge of:
Implementing 1-1 and group activities and activity interventions.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and other employees. Work with residents and staff to promote activities, encourage participation in activities and assistance to/from activities.
• Meet the public effectively in promoting Sunnycrest Manor, including assisting residents and families in a pleasant and effective manner
• Use business office equipment (computers, phones, paging systems, etc.).
• Adept in use of computer/EMR programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Point Click Care and Point of Care
• Multi-task with multiple interruptions and handle stressful situations in a calm manner both at Sunnycrest Manor and in the community.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter and able to self-direct work
• Motivate residents and advocate for them.
• Maintain flexibility with schedule to meet facility needs, including working evenings and weekends.
• Assist department and residents with technology, including iPads/tablets, Alexas, uploading and filing electronic pictures
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, including excellent communication skills.
• Show enthusiasm in entertaining residents, i.e. dancing/singing with them.  Bring fun to residents.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping. This position spends a majority of time on their feet.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and some outdoor work.