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Freedomplaza

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Freedomplaza, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our Members to enjoy life to the fullest.

The Life Enrichment Coordinator supports the planning and implementation of a comprehensive activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, recreational, educational, community involvement, and spiritual needs of Health Center members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in planning, coordinating, and leading a variety of activities, including but not limited to:

Arts and crafts

Current events and discussion groups

Exercise and movement programs

Cooking activities

Word games and cognitive activities

Cultural and religious services

Special entertainment, events, and outings

One-on-one visits, as needed

Assist with the preparation and distribution of the monthly activity calendar and newsletter.

Purchase activity supplies as needed, following established procedures.

Assist with daily distribution of mail to members.

Assist with and direct the safe movement of members to and from activity and recreational areas.

Coordinate, support, and supervise volunteers assisting with activities.

Maintain accurate documentation of member participation and attendance.

Conduct activities independently in the absence of the Director of Activities.

Attend required in-service training and educational sessions.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a social or recreational program within a licensed healthcare setting preferred.

Background or experience in music, art, drama, or dance therapy preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting (approximately 60% of the workday).

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Ability to push residents weighing up to 250 pounds in gerichairs and/or wheelchairs.

Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Ability to hear and to sit and walk intermittently throughout the workday.

May be exposed to communicable diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis B, industrial and household chemicals, offensive odors, and occasional combative behavior.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

EXTRAORDINARY IMPRESSIONS We strive to show compassion by exercising both empathy and sympathy through all of our customer interactions. We want to grow connections by using resources, knowledge, and compassion to cultivate trusting relationship within a culture of caring to ensure that physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs are met. We work to ensure that our environment is safe, clean, and focused on the customer. We strive to honor our commitment by extending our commitment to our customers beyond departmental expectations by taking an active part in residents’ lives, regardless of the need. We value communication and strive to communicate with residents and family members clearly, promptly, and accurately.

We greet residents warmly, by name and with a smile.

We treat everyone with courteous respect.

We strive to anticipate resident’s needs and act accordingly.

We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

We hold yourself and others accountable.

We make residents feel important.

We embrace and value our differences.

We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times

We pay attention to details.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success, and our benefits package reflects that belief. The Cedars offers team members an excellent work environment, paid time off, and competitive wages. Benefits for full-time employees include fully paid employee life, disability, medical, vision, and dental insurance. Full-time employees also receive 24 days paid time off, 401(k) employer match, employee assistance program, employee referral program, educational assistance and more. Part-time employees earn paid time off on a prorated basis and all employees are eligible for 401(k) and employer match if they work 1,000 hours in a year.

The Cedars of Chapel Hill, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression, proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

EEO Employer

Job Info

Job Identification 32084

Posting Date 12/30/2025, 04:37 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 100 Cedar Club Circle, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, US

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