Life Enrichment Coordinator - Memory Care

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating Life Enrichment programs to meet the regulatory requirements with special attention to creative, social, cognitive, and recreational needs of the residents in the skilled nursing, assisted living, and special care units at the community.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $21.00 to $26.51/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Plans, directs, coordinates and implements a therapeutic Life Enrichment program for each level of care seven days a week.
• Meets the residents' needs and interests, taking into account abilities, cognitive functions, social needs and physical limitations. Attention to each level of care, functional capabilities, both emotional and physically are reflected.
• Maintains accurate and timely records that indicate the residents' attendance, measurable goals and specific approaches as appropriate for the individual residents living at that level of care.
• Provides program oversight to MCU to assure Life Enrichment assistants understand tasks and programs to be implemented and specific resident needs.
• Assures Life Enrichment assistants have necessary training to perform their job.
• Participates in the residents' plan of care at MCU and documents residents' specific problems at SNF. Coordinator will train Life Enrichment assistants in care planning and charting practices. Updates the residents' Life Enrichment plan and documents their progress to the care plan quarterly in skilled nursing.
• Designs and posts attractive monthly calendars of events for MCU.
• Communicates the purpose, the goals and the achievements of the Life Enrichment program to residents, staff members, and the community.
• Establishes Life Enrichment assistants' work schedules. Assures calendars of events are covered by volunteers or Eskaton staff.
• Operates equipment such as motor vehicle, VCRs, P.A. systems, projection systems, etc. in an appropriate manner. Maintains those systems in a working manner and provides preventative maintenance as appropriate.
• Develops methods and strategies along with the Director of Resident Services for effective utilization of community resources.
• Establishes department goals with the Director and sets priorities to complete those goals.
• Maintains a strong volunteer program. Actively recruits new volunteers and promotes opportunities to recognize their efforts.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in recreation or related field. Activities Director Certification.

Training and Experience:
Three to five years direct experience working with the elderly in a social or recreational program.

Job Knowledge:
Is familiar with the psychological needs of the geriatric resident. Knowledge and experience with office equipment including personal computers. Class B driver's license.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.