The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA, an Agemark Senior Living Community is hiring for a Life Enrichment Coach! For the SIXTH consecutive year; we are certified #17 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services 2023! Work to create an environment you would want for YOUR own loved one! In this Life Enrichment Coach position, you'll plan and implement activities to provide gentle direction, reassuring routines, and life-enriching opportunities for residents, using the LifeCycles program curriculum and philosophy.
Life Enrichment Coach position details:
- Create and post a monthly activity calendar with scheduled activities for each day.
- Encourage residents to take part in planned activities, and use reminiscing. techniques to engage individual residents and create "moments of joy".
- Maintain the appearance of activity areas and program supplies and equipment.
- Promote positive interaction between residents and families, schools, and other community groups.
- Train and supervise other front-line staff to oversee planned activities. Experience supervising assistants and/or volunteers preferred.
- Orient new staff members regarding activity programs and procedures.
- Assist with families and help create a memory book for each new resident that highlights the resident's family, interests, and other pertinent history. Share information with staff.
- Help the Director in developing a budget for the activity program; operate within the monthly budget to make special purchases with approval.
- Set annual goals and assess quarterly. With the Director's approval, make improvements based on feedback from family and staff surveys, meetings, etc.
- Work closely with the Director and/or Service Coordinator to plan special events and integrate activities with marketing objectives.
- Coordinate transportation and drive the Community vehicle for activities and appointments as needed. Knowledge of the community and surrounding city is helpful as you will drive a company vehicle. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Organize recognition of resident birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
- Meet standards as outlined in the Quality Assurance Program.
- Work scheduled hours based on personnel and community needs including possible weekends and evenings.
- Proven track record of integrity and ability to recognize improvement opportunities.
- Education/degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field preferred OR at least one year of experience in Life Enrichment.
- Strong English communication skills are essential for seamless interaction with residents and colleagues.
We believe in taking care of our employees by offering comprehensive benefits:
- Choice of two health and dental plans, vision, employer-paid life, and many voluntary programs
- HSA with employer contribution
- 401(k) savings plan with a company match of 50% up to the first 6%
- PTO Accrual on day one
- Company-provided Employee Assistance Program
- Education assistance through a partnership with Bellevue University
- Licensure and certification at company expense
- Employee Perks and Discount Programs including savings on hotels, rental cars, travel, entertainment, streaming services, electronics, eCommerce, and so much more
- Professional Development courses with opportunities for career advancement
- Referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Complimentary Will, POA, Advanced Directive, & Living Trust Services-Mutual of Omaha
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
- A Certified Great Place to Work that provides a fun and respectful workplace
Since 1987, at Agemark, we believe people heal and grow best when they feel like part of whole-person wellness involving mind, body, and spirit! It’s the foundation for our approach to senior care and it’s also how we choose, train, and care for our team. Agemark Senior Living Communities embraces FOUR core values: Professionalism, Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion. If you believe in doing what feels right, advocate for our elderly community, and want to be part of our Great Place to Work, we would love to hear from you. Be part of a company where it’s our job to create a purposeful life for our loved ones and be the change we all want to see in our world. EOE.
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