The Life Enrichment Coordinator develops, implements, and manages comprehensive activities program designed to meet the social, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs of our residents on a daily basis. He or she plans and coordinates events, outings, games, and exercises for residents and arranges for scout troops, school groups, and performance groups to visit the residents. In addition, the Life Enrichment Coordinator oversees all activities to ensure residents participate safely.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
- Oversees the management and daily operations of the activities department
- Implements and manages comprehensive activities programs for the residents
- Ensures that each resident’s needs are assessed and that a plan of activities is developed
- Manages the department budget
- Trains and monitors volunteers
- Maintains equipment and the activities room or area in compliance with standards
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
- Communicates with residents and families regarding participation in and satisfaction with programs
- Transports residents to and from the community in assigned vehicles
- Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong leadership, motivational, and organizational skills
- Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision
- Enjoys thinking of new ideas; is creative and resourceful
- Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
- Communication and interpersonal skills to work with individuals of varying capabilities
- Proficient computer and internet skills
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience planning social and recreational programs
Skills Required
- Experience planning social and recreational programs
- Unrestricted driver's license
- Clean driving record
- At least 18 years old
- Strong leadership, motivational, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Creative and resourceful approach to developing activities
- Pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor
- Communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of varying capabilities
- Proficient computer and internet skills
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects
- Availability for flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- High school diploma or GED
What We Do
12 Oaks Senior Living is a full-service senior living company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in third-party management and consulting services for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities. The company leverages a high-touch management model to support operational startups and turnarounds, focusing on helping seniors thrive in community through its core values of character, competency, stewardship, and servanthood.
