Job Description

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Director, plans, coordinates, supervises, and manages the Life Enrichment Department. Identifies the therapeutic and recreational needs of individual and coordinates programs to meet these needs on a group or individual basis. This position is usually that of a one person department whose responsibility does not include personnel management or budget development. Under guidance and direction of department Director may provide supervision to assigned staff, to include hiring, scheduling, performance management, development, and training

Essential Duties

• Oversees and implements meaningful activities, appropriate to the individual needs and interests of the participants.

• Coordinates the Life Enrichment program with other departments through on-going communication and collaborative efforts.

• Responsible for ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to this department are being met.

• Recognizes special needs within the resident populations and develops programs to meet those special needs

• Develops, maintains, and posts a monthly calendar of events in the facility.

• Works with the volunteer coordinator to implement a meaningful use of volunteers in the life enrichment program.

• Coordinates, purchases and maintains supplies and equipment as needed.

• Conducts initial assessments on all new participants to evaluate their therapeutic and recreational needs

• Drives the bus for scenic rides and large group outings.

• In compliance with the Company’s policies and under the guidance of the department director, may be responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing, supervising and following the Company’s performance management policy with assigned staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• 1-year experience in social or recreational programming.
• 1-year experience working with senior adults.
• Appropriate licensure to drive facility bus; CDL preferred.
• Ability to work with all residents and families to evaluate residents’ needs.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Knowledgeable with computer applications; Microsoft Office.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical effort required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Sits, stands, bends and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently.

Additional Information

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider! These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).

• Health Coverage

• Health Savings Accounts

• Retirement (with match)

• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off plan

$24.25-$28.50 p/h

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. This position will be accepting applications until 12/18/24

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.