Life Enrichment Specialist -CLC

Description

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence At VMRC, we define a 'cultural fit' as a community member who demonstrates our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our values of service, justice, peace building, and stewardship, and who bring diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work. We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions that explore how you have lived these values in your professional and personal experiences.

Who is VMRC? VMRC is a Christ-centered, nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for older adults. It also provides wellness programs, educational opportunities, and arts and cultural activities for residents and the wider community. Full-Time Life Enrichment Specialist $16.25 - $20.78 Expected Hours of Work The position isfull-time,Tuesday – Saturday,8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with some evenings and Sundays.

This position creates, coordinates, and facilitates meaningful engagement activities with residents in Complete Living Care. Conducts resident assessments, completes care plans and documentation, and delivers services in a resident-centered approach. Provides resident engagement using one-on-one interactions, small group activities, and large group events. Uses the dimensions of wellness, intergenerational programming, and industry best practices to develop monthly calendars. Collaborates with members of the Life Enrichment, Transportation, Supportive Living, and Wellness and Enrichment teams.

Ensures that all responsibilities are delivered in compliance with all Commonwealth of Virginia standards and regulations for Complete Living Care.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or at least two years’ experience facilitating and coordinating programs for older adults in a supportive environment.
• Must possess experience and/or a strong desire to work with residents who have dementia and/or physical limitations.
• Must be able to work effectively with leadership, the Wellness and Enrichment team, staff, residents, volunteers, and community members.
• Ensures activity program complies with state and federal regulations.
• Must have computer experience and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have physically able to transport residents in wheelchairs. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written assignments; must be able to perform the duties listed in the job description with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, able to schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.
• Must have a pleasant personality, enjoy working with people, have good manners, and be able to deal tactfully with others.
• Must have a current Virginia Driver’s license in good standing.
• Must have First Aid and CPR certification (or be willing to obtain certification within 90 days of employment).
• Additionally, candidates must be willing to participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.

A. Essential Functions

1. Develops and facilitates meaningful life enrichment programming based on needs and preferences of individual residents. Programs must be based on significant resident input, be widely varied and diverse, and be responsive to significant events/issues in residents' lives.

2. Utilizes a balance of one-to-one interactions, small group activities and large group events to deliver meaningful engagement with residents. Programs incorporate the dimensions of wellness, intergenerational programming and industry best practices.

3. Facilitates the…