Life Enrichment Coordinator
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR, Brookside Care Center
At Brookside Care Center, employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services. Our mission is to cultivate an environment that promotes life fulfillment and dignity for residents to celebrate their potential as individuals and as a community. We employ compassionate people who believe working with seniors is an honor and a privilege.
The Life Enrichment Coordinator assists the Life Enrichment Director in providing an ongoing program of activities that promotes choice, dignity, and individuality, and is designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident at Brookside Care Center.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $20.31 – $23.08 per hour
Work Schedule
• This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Position Summary and Job Duties
• Assists with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a therapeutic activity program that meets the functional levels, needs, and interests of each resident
• Assists in the development of the LEAP (Life Enrichment Activity Program) calendars
• Completes appropriate records, in an accurate and timely manner, indicating resident attendance and participation in individual and group activities
• Assists Life Enrichment Director with the development of each resident’s care plan and their objectives and goals
• Completes required assessment, forms, and documents in accordance with our organization’s policy and state and/or federal regulations
• Contributes to facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation in meetings and committees assigned by the Life Enrichment Director
• Assists and works with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Life Enrichment Director
• Operates a bus or van in transporting resident to and from various programs
• Continues resident assessment, care planning, and supervision of the life enrichment program in the absence of the Life Enrichment Director
• Participates in in-service training programs
• Completes new admission assessments for activities
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
Success Factors
• General comprehension of the aging process and respect for resident rights and confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and confidentiality skills
• Basic internet and computer skills
• Ability to have patience and maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and organize work efficiently
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with residents and staff
• Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of experience in a similar social or recreational setting within last 5 years, with 1 year being full-time in a health care setting in a patient activities program
• 1-3 years of experience in a secretarial or similar position
Licenses or Certifications
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Benefits
• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting no more than 30 pounds, being comfortable moving around Brookside Care Center, and standing and sitting for periods of time
• Must be able to perform manual tasks, including moving/lifting tables and chairs, transporting residents long distances in wheelchairs, and loading/securing wheelchair residents in facility bus
The successful candidate for this position will be required to comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care Center’s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.
Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Physical Examination/Drug Screen – Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, July 28, 2024.
To learn more about Brookside Care Center, please visit: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/224/Brookside-Care-Center
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is NE6 (Min. $20.31 – Max. $25.85 per hour).
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs
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