Life Enrichment Director

Ebenezer • Oakdale, MN

13d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the life enrichment programming which provides for the optimization of resident physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cognitive well-being. Life Enrichment Directors help bring to life Ebenezer's cornerstones: Life Long Learning, Dimensions Program for Dementia Care, Crafted Culinary, Spiritual Care, Wellness, and Intergenerational Programming.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 2 years experience in Assisted Living or SNF programming
• Drivers License in good standing
• Medical Exam Certification
• Must be at least 18-years old
• Must be insurable under the employers Auto Insurance Coverage
• Must complete and pass in-house transportation curriculum course and pass driving evaluation. within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree: List – Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy
• 3 years

Responsibilities

• Develops program and activities reflective of resident interests:
• Assesses resident areas of interest and need.
• Designs and implements programs to meet identified psychosocial needs of residents.
• Develops activity care plan based on resident areas of interest and needs and tracks resident engagement.
• Documents as required.
• Ensures, through observation and evaluation, that residents maintain a high level of engagement and independence.
• Plans, conducts and/or coordinates activities and special events.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for activities.
• Encourages resident participation.
• Communicates and coordinates events in conjunction with other facility activities.
• Hires, trains, and supervises Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:
• Promotes independence of residents by offering choices and encouraging self-help skills.
• Encourages and assists residents in developing the confidence to participate in group activities.
• Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing.
• Reports change in resident attitude, mood or physical status to appropriate staff.
• Communicates with family members as appropriate.
• Evaluates activity care plan ensuring that activities are completed appropriately and are suitable to reach and maintain the highest level of engagement and independence.
• Provides new resident orientation/assessment to determine interests/needs to design appropriate activity care plan.
• Coordinates community volunteers:
• Adheres to volunteer onboarding policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains system to effectively utilize volunteers to enhance programs designed to meet psychosocial needs of residents.
• Recruits, trains and assigns volunteers within the building.
• Provides volunteer recognition for work performed.
• Assesses need for volunteer services and assigns as needed.
• Supervises volunteers to maintain a high quality of service.
• Develops relationships with local organizations and promotes their involvement with the facility.
• Drives Ebenezer van/bus for resident outings:
• Reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements – Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing.
• Maintains a log of transportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
• Practices sound, safe judgment when performing transportation services including but not limited to fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately on safety hazards and incidents.
• Follows all laws with regard to operating a motor vehicle.
• Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents.

Benefits

• Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree