Life Enrichment Coordinator - Oakland

Company: Elder Care Alliance
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Req ID 2020-1711
Job Category Life Enrichment/Activities
Shift Day
Who We Are

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

About This Career Opportunity

The Life Enrichment Coordinator:

• Researches, plans, coordinates, and implements a varied daily program of activities designed to meet recreational needs of residents and to increase stimulation in their environment.
• Works closely with Life Enrichment Director, Coordinators, Volunteers and staff in providing programming to stimulate and support the social, physical and emotional functioning of the residents.
• Provides transportation for all residents, especially assisting frail residents, in the community van or bus to medical appointments and other outings.
• Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable, professional and friendly manner to promote service excellence.
  
  Are You Qualified?
  
  Here's what you need:
  
  • Geriatric education or experience required
  • Minimum of one year of experience working in long term care setting, home care or a related field strongly desired.
  • Ability to speak, read, write and understand English, and successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
  • Positive work ethic and concern for elders.
    
    "Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status" PI127373325

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