Mercy Retirement and Care Center - Life Enrichment Coordinator

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This role pays $20 to $25 an hour

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do. 

Our Life Enrichment Coordinator provides an integral role in our Life Enrichment and Resident Activities programs, creating a variety of enjoyable, enriching, and collaborative programming to stimulate and support the social, physical, and emotional needs of our residents.

Our 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.
• May provides transportation for residents, especially assisting frail residents, in community vehicle (drivers license and safe driving record required in these instances.)
• Interacts with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, professional and compassionate manner.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior education/experience with gerontology or working with older adults strongly desired.
• One or more years of experience working in long term care setting, home care or a related field strongly desired.
• Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively in the English language, and successfully work in a multi-cultural environment. Bilingual proficiency is preferred, but not required.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
• Completion of a background check. Additional pre-screenings including a drug screen, physical, and TB test may be required per state/local guidelines.