Life Enrichment Coordinator

Company: Midwest Health
Location: Eudora
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The health and wellbeing of our staff members and residents is our number one priority. Our community is strictly following the CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and has restricted community access in accordance with state and local health agency direction. Our infectious disease protocols include but are not limited to:

• Screening staff members at the beginning and part way through each shift.
• All staff members are wearing face masks at all times while inside the community.
• Staff members have access to PPE including gloves, face masks, face shields, and gowns, if ever needed.
• Our community is utilizing telemedicine as much as possible. This ensures our residents are getting the care they need with as little risk of exposure as possible.
• As always, we are committed to transparency and will make all staff, residents, and families aware of any COVID-19 positive cases at our communities.

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Coordinator performs duties involving the planning and implementation of an activity program which meets physical, mental and psychosocial needs and interests of residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with the Community's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet resident's specific needs, including large groups, small groups and individual participation.
• Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for input on Minimum Data Set, participation in plan of care and other assessments and updates.
• Responsible for delivering the residents mail, newsletters and other Community information.
• Coordinated recruitment, retention and involvement of volunteers with residents.
• Coordinate community involvement in the Community.
• Plan staff functions and activities to increase staff morale.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material and fire safety.
• Help coordinate restorative programs that enhance the residents' lives and allows them to reach their highest practical level of physical and psycho-social well-being.

Job Requirements:

• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company's Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

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