Life Enrichment Coordinator

**Full-time opening!**

Pay: Starting at $20/hour and up, depending on experience

About Highmark Senior Living

Highmark Senior Living is a senior living property management company based in West Des Moines, IA. Highmark oversees the daily operations and general management services for Edencrest communities in Central Iowa. As a leading senior living property manager, our focus is on providing excellent care, innovative life experiences and elevated management services for all our communities.

Core Values/Mission Statement

At Highmark Senior Living, our core belief is quality care and services start here. We understand choosing the right senior living community can be an immense decision. The support a loved one receives begins with trusted professionals who display loyalty to residents, a sense of pride in community and cherish relationships at the highest regard. Seniors and their loved ones can count on Highmark where they will experience comfort and freedom. Our core values are: Commitment to Care, Value, Innovative Living & Vibrant Communities and we look forward to welcoming you into our Highmark family.

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Coordinator delivers meaningful opportunities to residents by developing an activity program that will incorporate the Six Dimensions of Wellness. The program shall reflect on individual differences in social, physical, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, and emotional preferences. Opportunities will be delivered for a variety of types and levels of involvement. The work schedule must be flexible including evenings and weekends to help with Manager on Duty rotation. The Life Enrichment Director will oversee the work of other team members within the Resident Engagement Department, including but not limited to Life Enrichment Assistant or a Memory Care Director.

Essential Functions

• Complete a My Life Story new resident packet upon move in.
• Maintain and follow a budget.
• Flexible scheduling to fulfill Manager on Duty Rotation or planned evening activities.
• Keep records of current volunteers according to regulations.
• Provide activity supplies, and train staff regarding engagement for residents with dementia.
• Present during in-service or bi-weekly training for staff regarding activities for all levels of care.
• Attend all staff in-services or mandatory meetings.
• Follow all Policies & Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and other protected PHI.
• Develop a monthly Activity Calendar according to the residents’ interests and input with a minimum of 6 activities scheduled during the weekdays and 4 activities scheduled daily on the weekends in all levels of care.
• Coordinate and supervise planned group outings.
• Maintain inventory of all activity equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and organize the activity areas, straighten all furniture and put away any supplies after activities.
• Comply with all state regulations as they apply to Assisted Living.
• Promote and encourage participation in activities.
• Complete monthly newsletter.
• Work with the management team to plan and execute events.
• Participation in Life Enrichment Director monthly meetings.
• The Activity Director will appropriately split their time between all levels of care.
• Manage the Country Store with items for purchasing for their convenience.
• Create and maintain 3 life stations in Memory Care for resident use and update and refresh them as needed due to the desire of residents.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monthly spend down.

Skills and Experience

• Organized, flexible, and patient.
• Compassionate, calm, friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Clean driving record.
• Good communication, listening, and written skills.
• A passion to help the elderly.
• Problem solving skills.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain a chauffeur license within 30 days of employment.
• 1 to 3 years experience in working with elderly.

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