Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director)
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About The Position
Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults, is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) for our Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights community. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to connect with residents and positively impact their lives on a daily basis. As the Life Enrichment Director, you will lead the development and oversight of the life enrichment program, which includes planning and coordinating activities that promote health, wellbeing, engagement, and personal growth among residents. Your responsibilities will include organizing, preparing, scheduling, and leading a variety of activity programs that cater to the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents. You will be responsible for posting and distributing the calendar of events throughout the community and to family members, ensuring that everyone is informed and engaged. Additionally, you will oversee and review calendars completed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator, ensuring that all activities align with the community's policies and standards. You will also initiate and direct activity programming both within and outside the building, adhering to the structured activities policy on a daily basis, including weekends and evenings. Your role will involve attending all community-planned functions and coordinating events from start to finish, including setup, execution, and breakdown. You will recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and Life Enrichment Coordinators, ensuring that all programs are well-staffed and effectively run. Planning appropriate programs for holidays and special events will be a key part of your responsibilities, as well as coordinating holiday decorations for the community. You will participate in virtual monthly training calls held by Home Office Support and meet with new residents to introduce them to the programs available. Maintaining a database and preparing reports on residents' participation and satisfaction will also be part of your duties, along with ensuring effective communication between community staff and residents' families regarding their care and wellbeing. The physical demands of this position include the ability to stand, move, communicate, and identify written information. You may occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds independently, or up to 200 pounds with assistance. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
