Lifestyles Coordinator (PRN) at Lambeth House – New Orleans, Louisiana

Basic Purpose

The Lifestyles Coordinator is responsible for providing effective and appropriate social, physical, educational, therapeutic and recreational services to meet the needs and interests of residents in Nursing Care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct initial Activity Evaluation within 14 days of resident admission.
2. Make resident assessments and plan and design resident activity programs. Implement programs that maintain viable interest and meet resident goals.
3. Create and implement an Activity program that provides educational, spiritual, physical, social and intellectual challenges for residents.
4. Perform defined work routines and daily assignments using various department supplies and equipment.
5. Initiate various assigned individual and or group activities and provide materials, instructions and supervision during program. Document attendance, if required.
6. Assist with planning and scheduling trips and outside activities.
7. Evaluate resident’s reactions during activities and report unusual observations to nurse in charge.
8. Evaluate residents’ interest in programs and activities on an ongoing basis and provide new opportunities.
9. Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas.
10. Plan and implement activities for one-on-one visits to room bound residents.
11. Assist with instructing and directing volunteers and community service workers to assigned duties.
12. Implement any activity schedule changes, and notify appropriate departments.
13. Post activity calendars and schedules monthly and inform appropriate departments. Assist with activities programming in cooperation with other departments.
14. Assist with planning and decorating for holiday and special events.
15. Conduct programs within the budget established for the department.
16. Attend Care Plan meetings and write Activity Progress Notes for each care plan and as needed.
17. Arrange and direct Resident Council meetings, recording and keeping of minutes.
18. Submit supply/equipment requisitions and all reimbursable activity expenses to the Lifestyle Director.
19. Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and the community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
20. Attend scheduled department staff meetings.
21. Communicate with others in the department to coordinate scheduled activities in the best interest of all residents in the community (referring to continuum of care – IL, AL, NC).
22. Assist co-workers with activities that require additional help.
23. Follow defined safety codes and infection control procedures.
24. Understand community’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
25. Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Lifestyle Director.

Minimum Qualifications

1. College graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
2. Activity Certification preferred.
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting preferred.
4. Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions.
5. Ability to work with residents regardless of health, physical and cognitive impairments.
6. Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities.
7. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activity events.
8. Good time management and organizational skills required; computer skills required.
9. Communication skills, patience, teamwork, attention to detail, customer service expected.

Typical Physical Demands

1. Stands and walks intermittently throughout most of the working day.
2. Reaches, lifts, carries and manipulates activity supplies and equipment.
3. Arranges furniture and/or pushes/positions residents who are wheelchair bound at activity events.
4. Assists residents on and off the bus during outings; training will be providing in transferring and positioning.
5. Occasionally works outdoors for activity events.
6. A current Louisiana driver’s license is required to drive car, van or bus; must be included on Lambeth House vehicle insurance.