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Life Enhancement Coordinator

Employer
Knute Nelson
Location
Park Rapids, MN
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
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Job Details

Facility

Crystal Brook

Department

Administrative Services

Status

Full Time

Shift

Day Shift

Hours

8am-430pm, rotating weekends

Additional Information

Park Rapids, MN

Job Details


    • Job Description Information


      Summary:

        Responsible for promoting a resident directed approach that will ensure the residents live the life they prefer. The primary focus of this position is creating programming that enhances the quality of life of the residents. Quality of life focuses on resident preferences in areas including; privacy, dignity, meaningful activity, food enjoyment, autonomy, individuality and relationships.

      Reports to:

        Housing Administrator

      Scope:

        Work and communicate closely with residents, staff, family members, volunteers and community groups. Work collaboratively with contacted activity staff and may provide work direction to care attendants and homemakers. May need to attend and/or facilitate activities and projects off site. May be responsible for arranging transportation or driving a facility-owned vehicle.

      Requirements:

        • Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents and visitors. Must complete and pass a state required background study.

        • Requires a high school diploma and three to five years experience working in a recreational setting in older adult services or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Educational experience in social work, recreational therapy or gerontology preferred. A valid drivers license is required. Leadership, organizational and time management skills are required. Requires an ability to work with residents whose individual interests, abilities and personalities vary greatly. Strong computer skills are required and must be comfortable learning and working with new technology. Strong interpersonal and relationship skills, problem solving skills, critical thinking. Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and creativity. Ability to initiate change and motivate staff.



Company

Why work at Knute Nelson?

  • Positive, respectful culture. At Knute Nelson,
    a positive, respectful culture is the norm. It shows
    in the high-quality care we give our patients and
    residents. And how we treat each other.
  • Generous benefits. In addition to competitive
    compensation, we offer a cost-effective benefits
    package, flexible schedules, memberships to
    the Alexandria YMCA and the Nelson Wellness
    Centers at Grand Arbor and Nelson Gables, and
    more.
  • Your professional growth. It’s as important
    to us as it is to you. That’s why we provided
    $145,000 in scholarships to employees in 2018.
  • Make a difference every day.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

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Location
Alexandria
Minnesota
56308
United States
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