Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator
Company: Presbyterian Homes and Services
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
Presbyterian Homes & Services - Prairie Gate is seeking a Life
Enrichment Coordinator for its team. The Life Enrichment
Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and
monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming
for residents.Schedule / Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am -
6:00pm. Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Life
Enrichment Director.ABOUT THIS COMMUNITYThe sprawling, multi-wing
Prairie Gate complex is on 17.5 acres, and offers a full continuum
of care for up to 150 residents. It includes 36 independent living
apartments, 24 assisted living apartments, 18 memory care
apartments and 72 skilled nursing suites.At the heart of the
community is the two-story 21,000 square foot Town Center offering
an array of amenities and services, including community gathering
spaces, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, salon, library, club
room, business office, guest suite, chapel and wellness center with
aerobics studio. Outdoor pathways, prairie plantings, gardens and a
courtyard are just outside the doors in a beautiful patio
setting.The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for
planning, implementing and monitoring established life
enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents consistent
with regulations and established policies, procedures and best
practices.This position is responsible for but not limited to:
- Promoting the residents well being and satisfaction by
supporting Liberty in all areas of the residents life.
- Developing and interpreting standards of care, guiding the
interdisciplinary team to establish and implement the residents
plan of care with the resident and his/her family and the Household
team.
- Helping to improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident
centered care and services.
- Collaborating with residents, families, other professionals and
staff to implement established programs that meet the psychosocial
and activities needs of residents and the Household, including
creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily
pleasures, life enrichment , exercise, friendships, social
interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal
routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
- Leading and participating in Chat Circles with residents and
staff in the household daily.
- Assisting residents with activities of their choice, group,
individual or one on one. Provide for resident leisure life
activities. Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility
community.
- Planing, implementing and participating in outings and special
events.
- Providing one on one interaction with residents based on
preferences.
- High School Diploma or related.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement and coordinate
recreation programming for residents. Previous experience with
seniors preferred.
- Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire
as required by site.
- Strong communication skills, including good insights into
resident preferences and needs. Demonstrated communication and
relationship building skills with residents.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings
and weekends for planned programs.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and positive rapport with
residents, staff, families and volunteers.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating
philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the
English language to communicate with all customers.Presbyterian
Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a
non-profit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of
high quality housing choices, and care and service options for
older adults. Over 7,100 employees serve more than 26,000 older
adults through 59 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in
Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage home and
community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest
geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing
comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. Established in
1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader
dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall
well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest
nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
We believe employees are the most important resource in our
ministry and we are committed to an environment where employees are
valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment
to grow our employees from within, the development opportunities
with us are virtually unlimited. We offer competitive wages,
opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and incredible
benefits like education assistance and nursing loan forgiveness.If
you have a desire to honor God by enriching the lives and touching
the hearts of older adults, consider answering the call and join
our team.PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of their race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public
assistance.ID: 2022-19254 External Company Name: Presbyterian Homes
& Services External Company URL: http://www.preshomes.org Street:
16 Valley View Drive
Keywords: Presbyterian Homes and Services, Council Bluffs , Life Enrichment Coordinator / Recreation Coordinator, Other , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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