Activities/Life Enrichment Director

Wesleyan Homes•Georgetown, TX

2h•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Wesleyan is seeking a Certified Life Enrichment Activities Director to serve its Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. The role plans and coordinates activities that reflect residents’ needs, capacities, and interests, and helps residents explore interests and possibilities. The director coordinates programs, events, outings, volunteers, and resources, and supports religious services and other resident activities. A current Activities Director certification and proven experience leading resident activities in a skilled nursing or other senior living healthcare setting are essential.

Requirements

Current, valid Activity Director Certification from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP).
At least two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a healthcare, assisted living, memory care, and/or senior independent living community.
Willingness to work with department heads, residents, visitors, and family members.
Leadership experience and prior supervisory experience.
Proficiency with computers and technology programs and applications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all resident and staff matters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive attitude, adaptability, teamwork, attention to detail, and initiative.
Servant-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
Passion for working in a senior living, assisted living, and/or memory care community.
Alignment with and enthusiasm for The Wesleyan’s culture and core values.

Responsibilities

Identify facility and community resources that can contribute to the activities and life enrichment program.
Plan and schedule, with the Administrator’s approval, an activity plan suited to residents’ needs, capacities, and interests, including religious programs.
Arrange entertainment, program leaders, volunteers, materials, equipment, and transportation well in advance of scheduled activities.
Create and maintain the activity calendar using electronic programs and distribute it to the community monthly.
Coordinate building-specific holiday events for residents and families, including decorations, events, and programs.
Update electronic notification systems used to communicate daily events.
Accompany and supervise residents on scheduled outings.
Ensure all residents have weekly opportunities to participate in group, individual, and/or independent activities.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer activities staff and maintain volunteer programs that involve the community.
Support the Spiritual Life department by coordinating religious services and related resident activities or events.
Complete other tasks assigned by the building Administrator and/or VP of Operations.