Life Enrichment Coordinator
Cedarhurst of Bethalto·Bethalto, Illinois
Cedarhurst of Bethalto·Bethalto, Illinois
The Life Enrichment Coordinator plans and facilitates meaningful activities and events to foster social, physical, and cognitive engagement for residents. They also coordinate holiday celebrations, manage resident life stories, and ensure effective communication between staff and families.
The Life Enrichment Coordinator, reporting directly to the Executive Director, plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive life enrichment program. This position is responsible for planning and facilitating meaningful activities, events, and experiences that foster social engagement, physical and cognitive stimulation, creativity, and emotional well-being. The coordinator partners with residents, families, and community team members to ensure programs reflect resident interests, abilities, and life stories, ultimately creating an environment that promotes health, purpose, and joy. Essential Functions: Assist in planning, scheduling and leading community activities programs, holiday celebrations and special events. Introduce new residents and their families to the community’s life enrichment programs. Assist in coordinating holiday decoration displays for the community. Contribute to resident assessments by assisting in completing or ensuring completion of Life Stories. Assist in taking activity attendance and completing family messaging in Cedarhurst’s electronic platform. Attend monthly virtual education meetings provided by Home Office Support. Drive community bus for outings and appointments as needed. Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing. Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed. Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. License to drive community bus or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. CPR or BLS certification preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable. Working Conditions: This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information. This position may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance. Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors. This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment. Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a bus driving license within 30 days. Proficiency in digital tools like Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems is required, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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