Life Enrichment Coordinator - Activities

Looking for an Life Enrichment Activity Coordinator to work in a Senior Living Community in Lake Ridge, VA

Wage range: $22.41 to $28.01 commensurate with experience

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting
• Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
• Onsite CPR Training
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training *
• Well-Being Model
• Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
• UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work
• Available for select employees

About Westminster at Lake Ridge

Westminster at Lake Ridge is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community serving older adults in three levels of service: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center. Our team of roughly 270 total employees serves a population of over 400 total residents on 62 acres that back up to the Occoquan reservoir. Westminster at Lake Ridge is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified, and Sage certified.

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or Associates Degree in a Human Service field required, six (6) months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, fax, etc.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Manager with planning and executing recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for the residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Life Enrichment Responsibilities

Assists with planning and/or leading individual and group activities in the Health Center/Assisted Living Unit.

• Develops, plans, and promotes activities for Nursing Center residents.
• Assists with transportation of residents from Health Center/Assisted Living Unit to activity, as needed.
• Interacts with residents during planned activity to create rapport.
• Assists the Life Enrichment Manager with set up and/or clean up of area for scheduled activities.
• Leads activity for residents as requested by the Life Enrichment Manager.
• Assists with fundraising/resident Bazaar as requested by residents and Life Enrichment Manager

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintains current record of all activities including resident participation, events, and feedback

• Keeps attendance records and one-on-one room visits of all activities.
• Creates activity ideas and obtains approval from Life Enrichment Manager.

Activity Assessments, MDS and Care Plans

Maintains current record of all activities including resident participation, events, and feedback

• Complete Life Enrichment assessment on new residents.
• Creating monthly calendar of activities
• Complete Minimum Data Set for resident upon admission, change of status and annually.
• Completes 5, 30, 60 and 90 day assessment of skilled resident and writes progress note.
• Completes Care Plans for residents as needed.
• Attends Care Plan Meetings when scheduled.

Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside; exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance

• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.
• Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent personnel standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures, federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements as related to department and position; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.
• Confers with management in order to discuss and resolve resident and/or family complaints.
• Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.
• Consistently reports to work on time and ready to work at the start of the shift
• Always provides proper notification when late or absent. Notifies supervisor of programmatic responsibilities that need coverage.
• Demonstrates willingness to take on additional responsibilities when they can be assumed without adversely affecting the quality or quantity of work.
• Displays effective communication skills, both written and oral, to keep Life Enrichment Manager, staff members, and peers informed about progress, problems, and related development.
• Anticipates needs of the department and is self-directed with regards to fulfilling those needs.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.

• Participates in in-service, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participations in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state and other regulations applicable to job.
• Seeks out new methods and practices and a willingness to incorporate them into existing practices.

Safety & Security

Complies with Westminster at Lake Ridge established safety rules and practices.

• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel
• Provides assistance to resident, visitor, or employee in an emergency situation; following the proper emergency procedures.

EEO Statement:

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.