Life Enrichment Coordinator

Location: Willow Street

Overview

Join the Life Enrichment Team at Willow Valley Communities as a Life Enrichment Coordinator! The Life Enrichment Coordinator assesses, plans and implements individual and group programs of a recreational, diversional and meaningful nature so that our Residents can live a "Life Lived Forward"!

Opportunities with WVC:

* Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits

* Generous PTO package

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Scholarships

* Team Member Events and Recognition

* Plus many more

Wage:

* $18.50/hour

Responsibilities:

* Creates a positive, encouraging and educational environment for Team Members.

* Oversee scheduling of staff and programs to ensure appropriate coverage for all areas of the community.

* Responsible for carrying out life enrichment programs that will provide person-centered, individualized life enrichment, entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunity to express creative talent. The programs will provide basic psychological, as well as social and spiritual support to participating Residents.

* Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of all Recreational Assistants as appropriate.

* Operates and maintains program equipment as necessary: vehicles, video, DVD projector/TV/computer, etc.

* Visits non-ambulatory Residents or Residents prone to isolation on a regular basis, and assesses new Residents within 48 hours.

* Maintains required records of Resident attendance at programs daily.

* Evaluates Resident's reactions during programs and reports unusual observations to appropriate Team Members.

* Provides training and supervision of volunteers in programs.

* Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies needed for programs.

* Maintains a flexible schedule by being available to work evenings and/or weekends as programs require.

* Is creative in coming up with new ways to do things and new programs.

* Creates and distributes a monthly calendar of events, assuring availability to Residents.

* Becomes knowledgeable on various individual programs for dementia Residents implements them.

* Gathers and returns Residents for all programming during shift.

* Documents assessment of Resident needs and preferences and completes necessary regulatory documentation on a timely basis. Ensures that Resident assessment is utilized in creating programs (i.e., Resident's hobbies, career, knowledge of various subjects, etc.).

* Participates in staff meetings and in-service/educational programs.

* Utilizes volunteers to assist as needed with appropriate programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Directly supervises Team Members in the Life Enrichment Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work. As appropriate, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines Team Members. Addresses complaints and resolves problems as appropriate

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hours:

* Full Time

Schedule:

* Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

* Occasional weekends and evenings

Location:

* The Glen of Willow Valley Communities

* 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

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