Life Enrichment Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT

POSITION TITLE:

WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATORRESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS/LIFE ENRICHMENTEXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY IIEXEMPTION STATUS:
Non-exempt______________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY:

This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Wellness/Life Enrichment to coordinate activities for the residents of St. John’s UnitedESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
Resident Responsibilities
• Plans and coordinates activities for the residents
• Works as a team member to assure that the activities are challenging and meet resident’s social, and educational and spiritual needs
• Contact new residents and assess their abilities, needs and choices of activities
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop a monthly activity calendar for residents
• Attends and participates in Care Plans (only in skilled nursing departments)
• Leads two monthly Activity Committee meetings with residents (only in skilled nursing departments)
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to develop monthly activity calendars and bulletin boards for residents ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
Communication Complete necessary documentation

Has daily contact with residents, staff members, volunteers and resident family members and guests

Maintains relations between community members, visitors and families of residents and vendorsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
Safety Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United Attends mandatory safety in-services

Keep activity area and storage areas clean and orderlyESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
Mission/Customer Service Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.

Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
* Let the Mission be your guide
* Make eye contact and smile
* Greet & welcome each and every person
* Seek out personal contact
* Provide immediate service-listen & act
* Use appropriate body language at all times
* Be gracious to each & every person ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
Employee Responsibilities Follows policy and procedures on TB testing

Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.

Attends all mandatory in-services

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Activities REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school. Six months previous work experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Must be knowledgeable about community resources, community events and other opportunities that will make the activity program interesting and challenging to residents Ability to develop, plan and coordinate activity programs independently Need to have the ability to work under time deadlines, manage time efficiently and work effectively with a variety of staff members, residents and other personnel Musically inclined and able to play a variety of instruments preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to stand, bend, lift and walk for prolonged periods of time Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal health care environment.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.