Activities/Life Enrichment Coordinator - Independent Living - Temp - HOVER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, scheduling, and facilitating of leisure time activities for the Elders in the Independent Living facility of Hover Senior Living.

 Accountabilities

• General
  • Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative.
  • Understand and adhere to Resident Confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
  • Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required.
  • Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures.
  • Solve basic mathematic procedures.
  • Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity.
  • Know and honor Resident Rights.
  • Communicate with residents in a respectful manner.
  • Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Resident Care
  • Report changes in resident status, health or otherwise to supervisor.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Other Duties/Responsibilities
  • Planning and facilitating a variety of meaningful activities for our Elders, using the six elements of wellness.
  • Leadership given to Care team and Volunteers.
  • Establish a monthly calendar that highlights special events, holiday activities and seasonal standing programs,
  • Develop, in conjunction with the Independent Living Director, an annual budget that includes expenses for program supplies, entertainers, seasonal decorations, food and standing programs.
  • Schedule outings to a variety of places and events, ensuring all safety measures are in place.
  • Drive the company vehicles during resident activities.
  • Coordinate with Executive Chef, Marketing Coordinator and Independent Living Director in planning and implementing special events and Marketing programs.
  • Recruit and train volunteers.
  • Facilitate monthly Resident Council meetings, recording discussion, following up with the appropriate personnel to ensure requests/concerns are addressed.
  • Ensure the community is decorated for the change of the seasons.
  • Adhere to the identified budget and report any variances.
  • Greet and provide assistance to residents.
  • Be able to perform a variety of tasks using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as calm environment throughout the community.
  • Attend and participate in community mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized workstation.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs.
  • Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Qualifications and Educational Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.
  • Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
  • Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability and willingness to relate effectively with a variety of individuals.
  • Desire to work with seniors in a residential setting.
  • Demonstrated favorable work history through reference checks and background checks.
  • Ability to complete specific tasks from general instructions.
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment.
  • Ability to use the computer: Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Benefits

1. Health
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Retirement Plan
5. (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
6. PTO/Sick
7. Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
8. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access

This is a temporary position until the beginning of January covering for LOA employee