Life Enrichment Coordinator

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Job description

Lititz - Life Enrichment Coordinator FT

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! As the Life Enrichment Coordinator, you are essential to providing our residents in our Personal Care community with engaging and enriching activities and programs in a therapeutic environment. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents.

We're currently seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment Coordinator for Luther Acres, the Luthercare community in Lititz, PA. This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position with a rotating schedule.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive competitive pay and a fantastic benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, a virtual health system benefit, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution, and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants and can take advantage of several dining opportunities - from specially prepared takeout meals to themed dinners - throughout the year.

WHAT YOU DO:

As the Life Enrichment Coordinator at the Luther Acres Personal Care Community, you're an integral part of ensuring our residents enjoy enriching and engaging activities and programs. Among your responsibilities, you will:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the residents including in-room activities and welcoming new residents.
2. Communicate and inform the Personal Care Home Administrator and other department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events.
3. Cultivate community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events.
4. Create a monthly/daily activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents.
5. Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to current holiday or event.
6. Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly or as needed and share their ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding the services provided at the community. Submit resident feedback to the Personal Care Home Administrator for correction or staff recognition.
7. Cultivate opportunities for residents to engage in various community centers and service projects, i.e., local senior center.

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES:

Luther Acres - located in the charming, historic town of Lititz - is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with three communities in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Luther Acres is its largest community, with nearly 600 residents living across its independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing healthcare center.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in a field related to Life Enrichment, Health and Wellness and/or certification from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) or related experience.
2. Individuals in this position must have obtained age eighteen (18) prior to first day of employment or transfer into position.
3. Possess a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the health and well-being of aging adults including those with Alzheimer's and dementia.
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain a therapeutic attitude toward and effective relationship with the physically ill or infirm residents.
5. Fit testing as needed per Luthercare's Respiratory Prevention Program.
6. Ability to perform the functions required to push a wheelchair and transport residents.

PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES/EDUCATION:

1. Ability to utilize electronic health record processes as needed.
2. Creativity with planning activities/events for the residents and their families.
3. Problem solving skills, especially at a moment's notice.
4. Communication skills with family members and other staff.

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.

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