Director of Life Enrichment

HarborChase of Boynton•Boynton Beach, FL

About The Position

The Director of Life Enrichment develops and implements person-centered, success-oriented programs that address residents’ overall needs and enrich the lives of residents and families. The role oversees Life Enrichment coordinators and Care managers, coordinates activities and volunteers, and works with residents, families, associates, and community members to support quality daily living experiences. The position also promotes resident and environmental safety and may carry out additional duties assigned by the Executive Director, including on-call and Manager On Duty responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
Minimum of one year of experience in a senior care community.
Experience working with residents with dementia.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing practices when applicable.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Ability to follow missing person policy and procedure and understand the Safe Return program.
In Florida companies, completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Training as a certified activity director, recreational therapist, or music therapist.
Experience in volunteer recruitment and training.

Responsibilities

Develop meaningful and purposeful activity programs to enrich residents’ and families’ lives.
Develop and implement a monthly activities calendar based on the therapeutic scope of programs.
Promote and maintain the Family Partnership Program, encouraging family members, community groups, and individuals to volunteer.
Oversee Life Enrichment coordinators and Care managers, with a focus on residents’ quality daily living experiences.
Complete a Person Centered Care form for each resident to collect social information and develop programs based on residents’ interests, personal histories, and abilities.
Promote the Parallel Program model through calendar development and associate and volunteer participation.
Maintain data collection and weekly reports, with the goal of touching each resident at least five times per day through Life Enrichment programs.
Provide a regular forum for residents and family members to share ideas, thoughts, and concerns about daily living experiences.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities that interest them.
Maintain adequate activity equipment supplies within budgetary guidelines.
Encourage participation from other departments.
Maintain resident and environmental safety and support all aspects of the Safe Return program.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Executive Director, including assigned on-call and Manager On Duty responsibilities.
Attend the monthly DLE Conference Call.
Work safely and attentively, taking ownership of associate and resident safety.
Disclose medications that may impair the ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Lead by example by exhibiting CORE Values through servant leadership.
Encourage teamwork and promote the company philosophy.
Attend required community meetings.
Complete required courses in adherence with HRA University.
Be prompt and perform required duties on a regular, predictable basis.
Learn how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for all community residents.