Life Enrichment Director

Ebenezer•Burnsville, MN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to design, implement, and evaluate engaging programs and activities that promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of senior-age residents. This leadership role ensures that activities align with residents' care plans and meet compliance standards set by state and federal regulations and internal policies. The director will oversee resident programs, coordinate community outings, and incorporate culturally inclusive activities, with an emphasis on safety and individualized engagement. The team includes life enrichment assistants and support as needed from other departments. This Activities Department leader schedule includes 80 hours every two weeks; Full Time. Ebenezer Ridges Care Center highlights a full continuum of care campus including Transitional Care, Adult Day Programs, Intergenerational Child Care, Long Term Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. We are located across the street from Fairview Ridges Hospital at the I-35E and I-35W split in Burnsville, MN. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, or related field.
1 year as Life Enrichment Coordinator or Assistant
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Current Driver’s License (in good standing)
Must be insurable under the employer’s/communities Auto Insurance Coverage
MN Only: Medical Examiner’s Certificate performed by a medical examiner listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners under subpart D of part 390 of this chapter indicating they are physically capable of driving a CMV. The locations of certified medical examiners are found on the National Registry, visit https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/NRPublicUI/home.seam

Nice To Haves

3 years
1 year of Supervisory experience
Supervisory experience one year +
CTRS, MT-BC

Responsibilities

Develops programs 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's attitude, mood or physical status to the 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 an appropriate activity care plan.
Coordinates community volunteers: Adheres to volunteer onboarding policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains a system to effectively utilize volunteers to enhance programs designed to meet the 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.
Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: Follows and stays updated on relevant policies and procedures.
Implements work guidelines and suggestions to assure staff clearly understand and can follow and perform activities.
Serves as main contact with community organizations.
Conducts resident focus groups and/or one-to-one meetings to ascertain interests and preferences in activities and events.
Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.