Life Enrichment Specialist

Luther Manor is seeking a Life Enrichment Specialist with Music Therapy being a bonus

1st Shift (3 days a week which includes 1 Saturday a month)

As a Life Enrichment Specialist, you will: plan, organize and implement a variety of educational and recreational programs with the intent of fostering independence of the residentregardingtheir physical, mental,socialand emotional needs.

Essential JobFunctions:

• Coordinates and/or conductsprograms for residents that are educational, recreational, and social.
• Conducts group programs and one-on-one visits.Organizes and executes tours on and off campus for residents as well as instructs and supervises volunteers involved.
• Keep current and proper records of resident involvement and response.
• Provide residents encouragement and cueing to attend Life Enrichment opportunities offered.
• Coordinate and assign volunteer interaction asappropriate.
• Promote an environment of open communication between co-workers/multi-disciplinaryteam.
• Follows state and federal regulations, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Human Resources Manual, and Resident Bill of Rights, and adheres to safety rules.
• Reports potential/actual safety hazards to supervisors and/or Director of Safety and Securityimmediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience and/or education in programming, organizingand working with older adults.

• Clear communication skills both verbal and written, as well as tact and courtesy when working withvarious levels/capabilities of residents and their families and friends.

• Ability to keepaccurateand clear records according to Luther Manor and HFS 83.

• Assistin the transfer and transportation of residents with the average resident weight of 165 pounds.

• Use a team approach with all staff anddepartments.

• Must function independently; have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with all staff,residentsand families.

• Ability to work flexible hours, includingsome eveningsand weekendsin accordance withresident needs and desires.

• Ability to prioritize and be organized.