Activities - FT - Memory Care - Benefits - Louisville

Situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, in Louisville, Colorado, Balfour’s Louisville senior living communities enjoy no fewer than 300 days of sunshine a year.   Each community enjoys a comfortable and elegant environment with our signature amenities and services.  We encourage you to join our team as we deliver exceptional service for our residents. 

We are currently seeking a passionate Life Enrichment services professional to develop and implement new ways to engage and find meaning for those living with Dementia. 

In this rewarding position, you will be a member of a team that plans, organizes and implements group activities for residents experiencing various level of Dementia. This candidate will support the Life Enrichment Director in the development, planning and implementation of a wide variety of stimulating and high-quality programs that meet our Residents' daily needs and encourages resident engagement. 

Schedule: Full Time - flexibility needed and must have weekend availability 

What will you do in this role: 

• Help facilitate socials, games, crafts, cooking, movies, outings, outside time, and many other activities
• Utilizes the standard assessment tool and care plan information in providing daily services to residents and maintains confidentiality of all resident information
• Document 1:1 contact with residents and attendance at all therapeutic and recreational programs
• Integrates residents with the outside community through internal activities and outings
• Attends all in-service education programs mandated by Balfour, and state and federal guidelines
• May be asked to drive a 14-passenger van with residents to outings and provides care on outings
• Manages LifeLoop by documenting all activities, 1:1s, taking and uploading photos, connecting residents and families
• Encourage/Invite residents to life enrichment programming
• Set up, break down, planning and support of Balfour events

You have: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Are at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to maintain a customer focus treating others with respect and integrity
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, families, staff, and the community

You might also have: 

• A desire and talent to provide excellent customer service to a variety of people 
• Previous event planning or recreation leader experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. unassisted
• The ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. of resistance
• Ability to?sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time 
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed 
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens 
• Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander 

Why work for Balfour?

• Healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status)
• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program

Health & Wellness Protocols: Interviews and training will take place in accordance with appropriate agency recommendations at the time. Currently, initial contacts will be virtual. At this time, applicants are requested not to visit Sales Center to submit applications or for interviews unless requested and scheduled in advance. 

Balfour Senior Living’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that COVID-19 can cause serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect an individual. Further, an individual who becomes infected with COVID-19 could spread the virus to friends, family, co-workers, residents and others around them. Therefore, in an effort to protect our associates and our residents, all Balfour Senior Living employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment with our organization. Qualified exemption requests may be submitted to the human resources department for consideration. We are also able to assist eligible candidates in locating a vaccination site.

About Balfour Senior Living 

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour’s quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States.

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training