Community Life Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title: Life Enrichment Coordinator

Hourly: $13.00-$15.00

Schedule: Candidates are expected to be available 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, plus occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional overnight trips. The Community Life Enrichment department is a small team setting, and it is essential to be punctual and available as scheduled.

Who we are:

Carillon is West Texas' premier senior living community. You'll notice that it's more than a place to retire, it's a thriving community of more than 400 independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing residents who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It's a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking a full-time, hospitality focused Life Enrichment Coordinator to join our team. If you're looking for a different perspective on senior living, come join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Personal life insurance
• Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match
• Employee Referral Program resulting in $300-$500 for each successful employment referral
• Offering Everyday Pay
• Personal and professional growth through continual professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment

Who you are:

• Patient, kind, organized, creative, energetic & enthusiastic!
• College graduate preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in an elder care community setting.
• The ability to work closely with team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• The ability to clearly present information through the spoken word, accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions.
• Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Skilled in presenting information to groups and individuals.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and other information technology applications, including the ability to produce professional memoranda and reports, and conduct data analysis.
• All candidates must be proficient in basic computer programs and must be able to correspond timely through e-mail or other forms of technical communication as needed to successfully complete the requirements for this job.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrates advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Able to conduct internet research to plan events and activities.
• Capable of functioning independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates the ability to define problems and suggest/implement solutions.
• Demonstrates strong planning, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and empathy for the unique needs of the elderly.
• Must display a courteous, friendly and helpful customer-service oriented attitude toward residents, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of elder care and HIPAA regulations.
• Proficiency with office equipment: copier, printer, scanner, fax machine, telephone, digital camera.
• Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities.
• Must be able to sit for up to 50% of the workday.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout the community for up to 50% of the workday.
• Must be able to push or pull 50 pounds unassisted.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Able to climb a 12-foot ladder.
• Able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Summary:

The Life Enrichment Coordinator works with the Life Enrichment Team planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being.

Essential Job Duties:

• Researching and planning community events and programs, according to resident interests.
• Preparing and publishing an engaging and creative monthly program calendar which incorporates the communities' events and programs by the end of every month.
• Reaching out to and maintaining professional relationships with entertainers, speakers, and others in the community to plan events.
• Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers where applicable.
• Decorating for holidays and events.
• Facilitating and assisting in programs as needed, including some nights, weekends, and holidays resulting in possible overtime.
• Greeting residents and making them feel excited and welcomed into any activities that might be of interest to them.
• Demonstrating good customer service skills at all times to residents, visitors and staff within the building.
• Participating in programs that include costumes, singing, dancing, and speaking in front of people (Skill in these areas is not important; just enthusiasm!).
• Assisting in transporting residents to and from activities in a safe manner and ensuring safety and comfort during activities.
• Compliance with state, federal and OSHA regulations.
• Compliance with all facility policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Wellness Focus :

Carillon Senior Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.