Life Enrichment Coordinator​/Recreation Coordinator

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Mill Pond, is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator for its team. The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents.

Mill-Pond 1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court Ankeny, IA 50021

Complete with walkways and waterfalls, Mill Pond is situated on five acres south of First Street, just off of Delaware Avenue. Nearby Interstate 35 provides convenient access to all Polk County amenities and the greater Des Moines area.

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
Off
- Street Parking, Free employee meals

This community offers the following care options:
Assisted Living, Care Center/Long Term Care

Salary: $16.68 - $20.54 / hour

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

This position is responsible, but not limited to:

• Promoting the resident’s well being and satisfaction by supporting Liberty in all areas of the resident’s life.
• Developing and interpreting standards of care, guiding the interdisciplinary team to establish and implement the resident’s plan of care with the resident and his/her family and the Household team.
• Helping to improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident centered care and services.
• Collaborating with residents, families, other professionals and staff to implement established programs that meet the psychosocial and activity needs of residents and the Household, including creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, life enrichment, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and household rituals.
• Leading and participating in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assisting residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one. Provide for resident leisure life activities. Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility community.
• Planning, implementing and participating in outings and special events.
• Providing one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.

• High School Diploma or related.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement and coordinate recreation programming for residents. Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
• Strong communication skills, including good insights into resident preferences and needs. Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills with residents.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and positive rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through…