LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Center4Hospice, Roseland, SC, United States
Job Title
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Job Type
Full-time, Non Exempt
Schedule
Monday–Friday, Day-No Weekends
Location
South Bend, Indiana
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending account options
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Employer-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness and healthy lifestyle benefits
Employee peer recognition program
Annual anniversary/retention bonus opportunities
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Brief Description
The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for Milton that reflect the varied interests of the guests and provide them with meaningful and life‑enriching activities. This full‑time position has a substantial impact on the Day Center’s mission to assist participants through varied, well‑planned, appropriate, and enjoyable activities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Attending required meetings and trainings
Completing reports and documentation
Communicating with families and caregivers as needed
Developing programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being (physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual)
Therapeutic Programming
Develops, implements, and coordinates all activities of the therapeutic activity program.
Plan and request needed supplies and arrange community participation for activity events.
Orient and assist in adjustment in activity/social service programming.
Maintain awareness of trends in activity/social service programming.
Motivate participation in routine programming as well as when new recreational techniques are used and offered within the program.
Participates in daily record keeping and documentation as assigned.
Facilitates group discussions.
In keeping with Milton policy, administers First Aid and CPR treatments. Maintains CPR and First Aid certification.
Practices environmental safety and sanitation.
Provides input and support to other staff.
Supervises volunteers.
Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the guests.
Cultivate Milton resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events.
Create monthly/daily activity calendar that reflects the varied interest of the guests.
Conduct or oversee activities as needed, encouraging guest involvement.
Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate Milton according to current holiday or event.
Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
Practice infection control technique and good hand‑washing practice before and after all activities.
Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency guest care supplies and staff assistance as needed.
Develop knowledge of Milton policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations pertaining to activity programming.
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Develop care plan of activities for new admissions and documents progress notes.
Update activity care plans as needed.
Monitor participant safety, i.e., wandering, falls, fire, choking, and complete occurrence reports as needed.
Identify each participant’s changing needs and make progress notes regarding their physical, social, and emotional status.
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Life Enrichment Coordinator
Job Type
Full-time, Non Exempt
Schedule
Monday–Friday, Day-No Weekends
Location
South Bend, Indiana
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending account options
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Employer-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness and healthy lifestyle benefits
Employee peer recognition program
Annual anniversary/retention bonus opportunities
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Brief Description
The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the development and coordination of activity programs for Milton that reflect the varied interests of the guests and provide them with meaningful and life‑enriching activities. This full‑time position has a substantial impact on the Day Center’s mission to assist participants through varied, well‑planned, appropriate, and enjoyable activities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Attending required meetings and trainings
Completing reports and documentation
Communicating with families and caregivers as needed
Developing programming that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being (physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual)
Therapeutic Programming
Develops, implements, and coordinates all activities of the therapeutic activity program.
Plan and request needed supplies and arrange community participation for activity events.
Orient and assist in adjustment in activity/social service programming.
Maintain awareness of trends in activity/social service programming.
Motivate participation in routine programming as well as when new recreational techniques are used and offered within the program.
Participates in daily record keeping and documentation as assigned.
Facilitates group discussions.
In keeping with Milton policy, administers First Aid and CPR treatments. Maintains CPR and First Aid certification.
Practices environmental safety and sanitation.
Provides input and support to other staff.
Supervises volunteers.
Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the guests.
Cultivate Milton resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events.
Create monthly/daily activity calendar that reflects the varied interest of the guests.
Conduct or oversee activities as needed, encouraging guest involvement.
Coordinate and host all special events, including holiday events. Decorate Milton according to current holiday or event.
Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
Practice infection control technique and good hand‑washing practice before and after all activities.
Arrange transportation for regular and special outings, including emergency guest care supplies and staff assistance as needed.
Develop knowledge of Milton policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations pertaining to activity programming.
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Develop care plan of activities for new admissions and documents progress notes.
Update activity care plans as needed.
Monitor participant safety, i.e., wandering, falls, fire, choking, and complete occurrence reports as needed.
Identify each participant’s changing needs and make progress notes regarding their physical, social, and emotional status.
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