Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $23.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
telehealth
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
401k plan
Paid Time Off
excellent work environment
Job Description
Caring Places Management is a family-owned company dedicated to providing exceptional senior care throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1991. With a mission to enrich the lives of seniors by fostering a homelike atmosphere where residents feel comfortable and cared for like family, Caring Places strives to create communities that genuinely feel like home. One of their respected communities, Easthaven Villa, located in Yelm, Washington, specializes in memory care services and is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC) to join their team.
The Life Enrichment Coordinator plays an essential role in enhancing the quali... Show More
The Life Enrichment Coordinator plays an essential role in enhancing the quali... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Physically able to lead senior exercise programs, active games, outdoor activities like outings, gardening, walking, etc
- Must be able to lift 25-40 pounds routinely
- Problem solving skills, especially at a moment's notice
- Strong communication skills and creativity with planning activities/events
- Prior experience in assisted living or memory care is a plus
Job Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Strong communication skills
- Creativity with planning activities and events
- Problem solving skills, especially at a moment's notice
- Experience working with seniors or in memory care is a plus
- Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
- Knowledge of community resources and senior programs
Job Duties
- Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the residents
- Communicate, advise, and inform the Executive Director and other department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events during daily stand-up meeting
- Cultivate community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events
- Create monthly/daily activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, time, and location of programs
- Conduct or oversee activities as needed, encouraging resident involvement to attend programs of interest
- Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events
- Decorate community according to current holiday or event
- Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding the services provided at the community (resident council or town hall meetings)
- Submit resident feedback to Executive Director for correction or staff recognition
- Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines
- Coordinate and promote activities involving other departments with the appropriate department head
- Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects, i.e., local senior center
- Develop knowledge of community policies, procedures and state/federal regulations pertaining to activity programming
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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