Plymouth Place Senior Living

Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator

La Grange Park, Illinois•Part-time
$16.14 - $18 hourly
About the Job
WE HAVE ONE (1) PART-TIME OPENING AVAILABLE:

Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Job Summary: The Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for implementing and coordinating life enriching person centered care programs and activities for residents as assigned by the Activities/Life Enrichment Supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting residents with standing and walking,
reminders, prompting and escort. Provides compassionate care.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:
  • PEOPLE.
  • STEWARDSHIP.
  • SERVICE.
  • QUALITY.
  • GROWTH.

Utilizes assessment data for each Resident on campus, initially and periodically, to determine preferences for social programs, and assesses each resident’s capability to successfully engage in meaningful social programs; documents same and shares information with appropriate staff.
  • Plans and implements social programs that address the following human needs:
  • Physical, cognitive/intellectual/educational, spiritual, service-related, sensory, community involvement, expressive/creative arts, family involvement, and social events.
  • Balances the social program calendar to reflect the collective resident profile (i.e. if 10% of residents require one on one programming, then 10% of programming reflects that need; if 5% of residents prefer musical programming, then 5% of programming reflects that preference). This balance includes programs provided by all persons who interact with residents.
  • Recommends, creates, contributes to, coordinates and/or implements programming calendars across the community.
  • Recommends, creates, and/or coordinates social programming provided by staff or others (other Residents, families, volunteers) who are not Life Enrichment Coordinators.
  • Incorporates Volunteers into programming in ways that are mutually beneficial and satisfying to volunteers and residents, as well as the over-all social programming at Plymouth Place.
  • Supports the recruitment of volunteers by identifying and communicating opportunities.
  • Collaborates with team in decision-making regarding variance from scheduled programming as necessary.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
  • Attends in-service and education programs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
  • Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities to be completed as assigned.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Completion of 36 hour Activity Course desired but not required
  • Previous experience in congregate setting or long- term care desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Knowledge of developing activity schedules.
  • Experience with peer and individual organizing events.
  • Experience of Senior Continuum Care.
  • Significant skills in assessing capability and preference are required as a basis for planning, implementation and evaluation of programs
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer