Life Enrichment Coordinator

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At Prairie Gate find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

Hiring a Part-Time:

Life Enrichment Coordinator

24 hours/week

Flexible afternoon hours M-F  

2 weekend days per month will be required/flexibility on hours

Must obtain a chauffeur's license upon hire

Prairie Gate senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is one of Presbyterian Homes & Services newest communities. Prairie Gate’s updated prairie-style architecture will beckon the adventurous, with inviting interior spaces for social gatherings, opening to an expanse of prairie plantings, and flowers lining outdoor walking paths, engaging the senses and promoting wellness. At the heart of the community, the two-story 21,000 square foot Town Center offers an array of amenities and services, including community gathering spaces, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, salon, library, club room, business office, guest suite, chapel and wellness center with aerobics studio. 

This community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care.

Address: 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Bus route access
- Free employee meals

- Free fitness center access

- Generous PTO

- EAP

- Benefits for FT employees health, dental, vision, LTD, supplemental insurances offered

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring established life enhancement/life enrichment programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

This position is responsible for but not limited to:

• Promoting  the resident’s well being and satisfaction by supporting Liberty in all areas of the resident’s life.
• Developing and interpreting standards of care, guiding the interdisciplinary team to establish and implement the resident’s plan of care with the resident and his/her family and the Household team.  
• Helping to improve systems and eliminate barriers to resident centered care and services.
• Collaborating with residents, families, other professionals and staff to implement established programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, life enrichment , exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
• Leading and participating in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assisting residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one. Provide for resident leisure life activities. Take residents outdoors, or out in the facility community.
• Planing, implementing and participating in outings and special events.
• Providing one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.

• High School Diploma or related.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, program, implement and coordinate recreation programming for residents. Previous experience with seniors preferred.
• Class B license or ability to obtain within six months of hire as required by site.
• Strong communication skills, including good insights into resident preferences and needs. Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills with residents.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and positive rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with  PHS' mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

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Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage^® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.