Full-Time
Life's Pleasures Coordinator
Deadline 8/28/27
Willow Valley Communities
Compensation Overview
$28/hr
Willow Street, PA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
First Aid
HIPAA
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of experience working with older adults, preferably in dementia care.
- CPR and First Aid certification is required, or the ability to obtain it.
- Knowledge of person-directed dementia care principles and approaches, such as Montessori, Validation, Eden Alternative, or similar models.
- Strong understanding of best practices for supporting individuals living with cognitive impairment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to build meaningful connections with Residents, families, volunteers, and community partners.
- Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to Resident-centered care and exceptional customer service.
- Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations and all Willow Valley Communities policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee the Life's Pleasures Program, including engagement opportunities available to all Residents within the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center.
- Ensure that all engagement opportunities reflect the domains of wellbeing and support a person-directed approach to care.
- Coordinate assessments with Residents, families, and Care Partners to understand Residents' histories, preferences, interests, and Life's Pleasures, and use this information to create personalized experiences and encourage Resident choice.
- Develop, organize, and lead meaningful engagement opportunities, including small-group clubs and activities such as gardening, music, arts, storytelling, movement, spiritual connection, and other enrichment experiences.
- Support Club Leads and Households in facilitating clubs and activities, including ordering and maintaining required materials and supplies.
- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly calendars incorporating all areas of the domains of wellbeing.
- Adapt programming to meet Residents' diverse cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical abilities.
- Manage club membership rosters and related business functions, including consents, billing, purchasing, and ordering.
- Recruit, screen, onboard, and support volunteers while maintaining accurate involvement and participation records.
- Schedule volunteer participation and provide supervision, guidance, and ongoing feedback.
- Foster relationships with local schools, community organizations, faith-based groups, and other partners to expand volunteer and engagement opportunities.
- Encourage Resident participation through compassionate invitation, meaningful connection, and relationship-centered approaches.
- Collaborate with Care Partners, nursing staff, therapy teams, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure programming complements each Resident's support plan.
- Maintain accurate participation records, documentation, and notes regarding Resident engagement.
- Collaborate with Marketing to share highlights and successes of Memory Center events and programs.
- Support the programming of Among Friends within the Memory Center as needed.
- Assess program effectiveness regularly and implement improvements as appropriate.
- Participate in support plan meetings and family communications.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification.
- Experience with volunteer coordination.
- Background in holistic wellness, department management, and knowledge of healthcare principles.