Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator- Luther Crest, PT, Days, 32 hrs pp

Job Description:

Summary:

The Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest” by providing coordination and direction of the day-to-day Lifestyle Enrichment functions that support the domains of wellness including social, intellectual, physical and spiritual for a level of community living (IL, AL/RCF, Care Center).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of the Lifestyle Enrichment Director, plans, develops, organizes and implements functions to support quality of life, that enrich the lives of residents with a person-centered focus and which support domains of wellness including social, intellectual, physical and spiritual

2. Communicates with residents, their family members and other staff to learn the personal preferences, interests, needs and any limitations of the resident related to lifestyle enrichment

3. Collaborates with the Lifestyle Enrichment Director and the Lifestyle Enrichment team to develop and plan the Lifestyle Enrichment calendar; Works with the care center or assisted living staff to enlist their suggestions for specific activities or programs which they may help conduct; Distributes calendars to residents, families and staff and promotes lifestyle enrichment which support the domains of wellness

4. Continually researches community and online resources and keeps abreast of new ideas for planning and developing activities that support lifestyle enrichment; Assesses resident attendance and engagement level, as well as individual resident outcomes, to help determine future offerings

5. May provide information for the electronic medical record (EMR) for Care Center residents and REACH guests including assessments, MDS, care plan information, progress notes and participation records in accordance with community, state, and federal regulations

6. May participate in care plans (SNF) and service plans (AL/RCF) as scheduled

7. If properly licensed, may serve as a back-up for the community Chauffeurs and transport residents offsite in a vehicle they are licensed to drive (DOT certification and a Class C, A, or B driver’s license if transporting 16 or more passengers including the driver; Class D Illinois or Class E Missouri driver’s license if transporting 15 or fewer passengers including the driver)

8. May supervise other Lifestyle Enrichment staff as designated

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in an activities / lifestyle enrichment role

• Must be CPR certified

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of creativity and resourcefulness

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of customer service and values person-centered care

• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to be part of a team

• Proficient computer skills

• High school graduate or GED

• Active driver’s license preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is constantly required to use hands to finger, handle and feel and talk or hear.

The employee may help with moving residents in wheelchairs, setting up tables and chairs and other supplies and equipment used for activities.

• Employee lifts up to 40 lbs on an occasional basis

• Employee uses up to 56.6 pounds of force to push/pull residents in wheelchairs weighing up to 350 pounds; The force required to push/pull this same 350-pound resident increases to 94 pounds if the work environment contains unavoidable ramps

The work environment is well lighted and ventilated; Employees may be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the Aids and Hepatitis B viruses; Employees may be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc. Employees may work beyond normal working hours when necessary, including evenings and weekends.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards and EverTrue policies and procedures.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 10, $18.05/hour to $28.80/hour. Eligible for shift differentials: No.

For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.

Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Additional Information:

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