Life Enrichment Activities Director

Prestige Care•Beaverton, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director (LED) is responsible for coordinating, directing, planning, and conducting life enrichment and resident activity programs based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness. This role involves planning and implementing monthly life enrichment calendars and newsletters, collaborating with the Community Relations Director, Wellness Coach, and Executive Director for special events and themes. The LED coordinates resident transportation, operates company vehicles, and utilizes Linked Senior technology for daily programming, encouraging independent resident usage and tracking engagement. The director develops person-centered programming, partners with the Expressions Director for specific neighborhood programming, and maintains the life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies. Key responsibilities also include participating in resident service plan reviews, training staff on life enrichment and Linked Senior devices, recruiting and supervising volunteers, and developing community resources. Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing and post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities across 8 Western states, employing over 5,000 team members. Prestige Senior Living – Beaverton Hills, located at 4525 SW 99th Ave. in Beaverton, is a 60-apartment assisted living community with a unique "lodge-type" setting, recognized with a "Bronze" award for care excellence. The community fosters a supportive, coaching leadership style, empowering team members and offering opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Prestige is committed to diversity and inclusion, guided by core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect.

Requirements

Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.
Valid commercial Class B driver’s license (CDL) may be required by local, state and federal law and regulations.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience transporting residents preferred.
One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements a creative life enrichment program based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness.
Plans and implements life enrichment calendar and newsletter each month that utilizes Celebrations wellness programming including five of the six areas of wellness.
Collaborates with Community Relations Director, Wellness Coach, and Executive Director in development of calendar to include special events and themes for residents, family, friends, and prospects utilizing Celebrations focus plan.
Coordinates transportation of residents and operates van or bus to transport residents to and from events, appointments, and programs as needed by the Community.
Implements Linked Senior technology into the daily programming and encourages resident independent usage.
Utilizes Linked Senior Context to track resident attendance and engagement.
Develops person-centered programming by assisting in the completion of Celebrations documents and programs.
Partners with Expressions Director to create and lead monthly programming for the Expressions neighborhood utilizing Expressions focus plan, if applicable.
Maintains life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies.
Participates in the review of individual Residents' Service Plans and documents life enrichment progress every six months or when there is a significant change in the resident.
Trains staff on the importance of life enrichment, Linked Senior devices, and other areas that create engagement and quality of life for residents.
Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
Participates in planning resident move-outs with other members of the management team.
Develops community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.