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Job ID: 14037251
 
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Job Title:Life Enrichment Specialist HWS
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
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Job Description:
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Full Time Life Enrichment Specialist
The Life Enrichment Supervisor is responsible for planning and delivery of recreational and life enriching programs designed to meet and honor the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, educational and social needs of all residents, based on an individualized assessment.
About Us:
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains a master calendar of events, outings and other life enrichment opportunities for residents.
Plans and conducts individual and group activities, events, and outings to meet the assessed needs of residents. Documents resident participation.
Performs assessments (initial, quarterly, annual) of residents' life enrichment needs and completes required sections of MDS, assists in the development of care plan to meet those needs, and participates in resident care conferences.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to Life Enrichment and communicates these to life enrichment staff and other departments.
Supervises Life Enrichment staff.
Provides transportation for residents to outings using community vehicle.
Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group programming activity.
Responsible for department budget and ensuring availability of supplies.
Maintains an interdisciplinary focus, being mindful of the needs and operations of other departments. Communicates with other departments in advance of events that will require their assistance and participation.
Life Enrichment Supervisor Minimum Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
2 years related experience
Knowledge and understanding of the field of geriatrics and the interpersonal, spiritual and psycho-social needs of older adults.
Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format
Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, HUD Policy and Procedures, ADA, Fair Housing laws and regulations and SDS
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Previous supervisory experience
Previous experience working with seniors
ADC, ACC or CTRS preferred but not required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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