Life Enrichment Director

NHC Careers•Lewisburg, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join NHC HealthCare Lewisburg as a Life Enrichment Director and provide daily meaningful activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents. You will develop and provide therapeutic programs that meet each patient’s individual needs while creating an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. The applicant must have a desire to work with seniors and be compassionate, caring, and creative. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly organized, and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as they relate to programming in long-term care.

Requirements

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Certified Activity Director preferred
Must become certified within 90 days of hire
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, OR Satisfactory completion of two years of college, OR Two years of experience in long-term care as it relates to activities and memory care

Nice To Haves

Desire to work with seniors
Compassionate, caring, and creative
Energetic, highly organized
Knowledge of the domains of wellness as they relate to programming in long-term care

Responsibilities

Lead the Life Enrichment team and provide support while developing and implementing a well-rounded Life Enrichment program for all patients, including evenings and weekends, holidays, and special events
Complete assessments, care plans, and associated paperwork in a timely manner
Facilitate monthly Patient Council meetings
Supervise Life Enrichment/Activities Assistants, including training, scheduling, and evaluations
Manage the center volunteer program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition
Ensure all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding programming are met
Partner with other departments to support marketing efforts in the community
Perform other duties as assigned