Life Enrichment Coordinator

pstrongJob Description for Life Enrichment Coordinator:/strong/p pstrongPurpose of this position:nbsp;/strongAssisted Living encompasses the entire person. Beyond meeting the health, nutrition, and shelter needs of our residents, we strive to meet their emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual needs as well. The Life Enrichment Coordinator is charged with the responsibility to explore, develop and implement events and interactions that meet these needs. This person will develop an overall program to aid in the enrichment of the life of each resident. The LEC will necessarily recruit and coordinate a body of volunteers to support their mission./p pstrongQualifications/strong:nbsp;Education and experience relevant to working with frail elderly, as well as elderly having dementia (including Alzheimerrsquo;s disease). Course work or experience in gerontology. Compassion for serving the frail elderly population. Innovative and creative thinking processes. May be a recreation therapist, COTA, OT, or state-certified Activity Therapist. Empathetic and perceptive to the variations between individuals who reside in the assisted living center./p pstrongEssential Duties:/strong/p ul liAssures residents maintain social interactions, minimize the tendency to become reclusive./li liEncourage residentsrsquo; involvement in Resident Council and other committees./li liPlan and conduct large and small group events, on-site and off-site events./li liMaintain interaction with residents who are prone to stay in their room and not participate in events, although NO ONE will be ldquo;forcedrdquo; to participate in any activity./li liArrange and coordinate transportation for recreation.nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/li liLEC in homes with access to HPM Independent Living buses must obtain and maintain CDL from the Michigan Secretary of State.nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/li liA driving record will be required and maintained in good standing with all traffic laws./li liMaximize community involvement with local resources including schools, colleges, senior centers, churches, etc./li liHoliday decorating and event planning/li liSpecial events/theme days/li liNewsletter editor/li liPhotographing events and submitting to DROPBOX ndash; coordinating with the HPM-ALC Marketing Coordinator for a home Facebook page and other advertising and promotions./li liTakes resident social history./li liCoordinate with other personnel to assure resident satisfaction./li liRecruit, coordinate, train and oversee volunteers, including GEMS/li liRecruit, coordinate and oversee the LE Assistant (if approved): Timely completion of performance reviews for assistant: 90 day and annual reviews./li liCoordinate or lead a Dementia support group for families, where applicable./li liCoordinate GEMS training with RSC for resident support staff, housekeeping, and culinary staff./li liFollow guidelines specified in the operations manual, as well as the state and local guidelines, Teepa Snowrsquo;s GEMS, Alzheimerrsquo;s Association Care guidelines, and best practices for senior activity programs./li liCompliance with all applicable and governing laws, rules, and regulations./li liMaintain compliance with budget: salary, supplies, entertainment, transportation/li liOther duties as assigned or as may be necessary to assure that the goals and objectives of this living center are fulfilled./li /ul pstrongGeneral Responsibilities:nbsp;/strong/p ul liParticipate in family and community events as directed, including Family GEMS training./li liParticipate in evening and weekend Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation./li liCoordinate fundraising events/li liComply with Life Safety policies and participate in periodic drills;/li liParticipate in educational and training opportunities;/li liReport safety and health hazards to your supervisor or the Maintenance Supervisor/li liReport any observed concerns or changes in a resident to the Shift Supervisor/li /ul pstrongCode of Conduct:nbsp;/strong/p ul liThe LEC is a member of the Management Team for this assisted living center and is expected to maintain professional standards of behavior at work and outside of work./li liThe LEC is expected to communicate professionally, maturely, and respectfully with all persons who come in contact with this assisted living center./li linbsp;Practices HPM Core Values: Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential, and Balance./li liBe a goodwill ambassador for this living center/li liWork cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts/li liReport to work as scheduled/li liTreat all residents with dignity and respect/li liCompliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy rules/li liCompliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook/li liFollows Universal Precautions and good infection control practices./li /ul pPhysical and Mental Requirements/p ul liAble to walk distances on hard surfaces./li liAble to stand for extended periods of time./li liAble to bend, stoop, turn, twist, squat, kneel, push, pull, reach, and stretch./li liAble to sit for extended periods of time./li liSome repetitive motion work./li liAble to communicate verbally and in writing./li liAble to use telephone for communication./li liAble to read and comprehend the written word, in English./li liAble to lift at least 25# Pounds./li liAble to work on site or at marketing events, not a remote work position./li liLicensed Driver with the ability to drive to appointments as needed, including a CDL if access to a HPM independent living bus./li /ul pstrongCompensation amp; Benefits:/strong/p ul liHourly range $22.00-$23.00/li liEligible for a 2% increase in pay rate after 90 days of employment with a satisfactory review./li liAnnual increase in pay rate is merit-based, as determined by a comprehensive, written performance review conducted by the supervisor and Administrator./li /ul p#INDGP/p