Life Enrichment Coordinator - Full-Time - 1st Shift

Midwest Health - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Shawnee, KS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing an activity program that addresses the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents in a community setting. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and corporate policies, maintaining confidentiality, and fostering a respectful environment for residents, families, and staff. The coordinator also engages volunteers and promotes community involvement while enhancing the overall well-being of residents through various activities.

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.
• Plan and implement activities to meet residents' specific needs, including large groups, small groups, and individual participation.
• Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Input on Minimum Data Set, participate in plan of care and other assessments and updates.
• Deliver residents' mail, newsletters, and other Community information.
• Coordinate recruitment, retention, and involvement of volunteers with residents.
• Coordinate community involvement in the Community.
• Plan staff functions and activities to increase staff morale.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance with all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material, and fire safety.
• Help coordinate restorative programs that enhance residents' lives and allow them to reach their highest practical level of physical and psycho-social well-being.

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.