Life Enrichment Coordinator - Trulee Evanston

Evanston, IL 60201

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Life Enrichment Coordinator

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE:Director of Life Enrichment

STATUS:Hourly / Non-exempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the Director of Life Enrichment in planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Help to ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Assist the Director of Engagement with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all resident activities including special events following the Life Enrichment programs on a monthly basis. Ensure active facilitation and successful implementation of the life enrichment program.
Assist in the planning and coordination of a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and team members. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the team members, as a result.
Assist in tracking of activity participation for all Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiration residents.
Assist in communicating information to the wellness department regarding activity ability changes in status that may require resident Care Plan updates.
Lead daily resident activities per our community standards.
Assist in gathering each resident’s interests through the social history for planning person-centered approach activities.
Assist with preparing and distributing monthly calendars according to the community standards.
Assist with gathering information, articles, and photos for newsletter.
Assist with preparation and distribution of weekly program contents.
Assist the Director in maintaining an adequate supply of adult activity materials.
Assist the Director in training all team members on activity-related programs.
May be responsible for transporting residents to appointments, as well as regular and special recreational outings.
The community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all team members are expected as a condition of employment to practice excellent customer service in all interactions with residents, fellow team members, and guests.
Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.
Assure resident safety.
Follow written and oral directions. Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.
Assist new team members in following established community policies and procedures.
Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
Attend all in-services as assigned or requested.
Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested.
Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers.
Observe all community safety policies and procedures.
Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures.
Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy.
Assume accountability for data contained in the team member handbook.
Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed.
Observe infection control procedures.
Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
Observe all community policies and procedures.
Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures.
Perform incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and team members.
Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:	High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred. Must possess current and valid driver’s license and driving record consistent with requirements of driving policy.
Experience:	Six months experience working in assisted living or with seniors preferred.
Mathematical Skills:	Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Skills:	Ability to learn and work with specific needs of those residents suffering from dementia.
Oral/Written Communication Skills	The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TV’s and digital cameras Familiarity with social media preferred Good communication skills (oral and written) Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills Capable of administering team member incentive, retention and training programs Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/ leadership team members Routinely process written information as in policies and procedures, posted notices, instruction materials, regulations, etc. Routinely complete forms and other written documentation. Routinely observe resident actions, gestures, and facial expressions.
Equipment Used:	Vehicles, general office equipment.
Physical Effort:	Must be mobile. Must be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Personal Characteristics:	Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity. Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Working Conditions:	Well-lighted, air-conditioned health care environment. Position is considered at minimal risk of exposure to infections through close contract with residents; minimal hazards associated with chemicals used for general cleaning and disinfecting throughout the community; and some craft materials/supplies.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Supervises:	NA
Supervised by:	Director of Life Enrichment

Source : Trulee Evanston