Life Enrichment Activities Director

Prestige Care•Vancouver, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director coordinates, directs, plans, and conducts life enrichment and resident activity programs at Prestige Senior Living - Bridgewood. The role develops creative, person-centered programming based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness, prepares monthly calendars and newsletters, and partners with community leaders and other program directors to plan activities and events. The director may transport residents to events, appointments, and programs, and incorporates Linked Senior technology into daily programming to support resident engagement and independent use. The position also maintains the program budget, equipment, and supplies; documents resident progress; trains staff; and recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers. Bridgewood is a senior living community in Vancouver, Washington, with assisted living and independent living residents. The organization describes the work setting as home-like, supportive, and focused on teamwork, coaching, and career development.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
Must meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles, including passenger vans and buses.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience transporting residents.
One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults.
A valid commercial Class B driver's license (CDL), if required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Implement a creative life enrichment program based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness.
Plan and implement a monthly life enrichment calendar and newsletter that uses Celebrations wellness programming and at least five of the six areas of wellness.
Collaborate with the Community Relations Director, Wellness Coach, and Executive Director to develop calendars featuring special events and themes for residents, families, friends, and prospects.
Coordinate resident transportation and operate a van or bus to take residents to events, appointments, and programs as needed.
Implement Linked Senior technology in daily programming and encourage residents to use it independently.
Use Linked Senior Context to track resident attendance and engagement.
Develop person-centered programming by assisting with Celebrations documents and programs.
Partner with the Expressions Director to create and lead monthly programming for the Expressions neighborhood, if applicable.
Maintain the life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in reviewing residents' Service Plans and document life enrichment progress every six months or after a significant change in a resident's condition.
Train staff on life enrichment, Linked Senior devices, and other engagement and quality-of-life practices.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
Participate in planning resident move-outs with other management team members.
Develop community resources and contacts to enhance residents' quality of life.
Demonstrate the company's core values and support a dignified, caring atmosphere.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident, team member, community, and company information and records.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
HSA/FSA accounts
Employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan with company match, subject to applicable hours and service requirements
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Mentorship, continuing education, and professional development programs
Nursing Assistant classes
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs
Flexible scheduling
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off accrual for full-time and part-time team members working over 20 hours per week