Life Enrichment Director - Avamere at Sandy

Avamere • Sandy, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director plans, organizes, and implements resident life-enrichment and volunteer programs, including transportation for events and activities, for an independent living, assisted living, and/or memory care community. The role develops engaging short- and long-term programming aligned with Ovation’s Mission and Core Values, supports residents’ individual preferences and abilities, and fosters community through celebrations, themed events, and group outings.

The director leads Lifestyle staff and volunteers and oversees department scheduling, budgets, documentation, activity records, transportation services, and special events. The role collaborates with community leadership and marketing staff, maintains residents’ activity preferences in their service plans and electronic health records, and helps ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, at Avamere at Sandy in Sandy, Oregon.

Requirements

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, or Social Services.
• Experience working in an Activities department in a retirement, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
• Ability to use basic Windows and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Class C driver’s license to drive the site bus, and have a clear driver’s license.
• Strong creativity in developing and planning activity programs.
• Ability to lead groups and conduct one-on-one visits with residents of all functioning levels.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan within a budget and maintain financial records as required.
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in residents’ best interests.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must maintain active CPR/BLS certification during employment.
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Activity Director certification.
• Experience working with senior programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging short- and long-term activity programs aligned with Ovation’s Mission and Core Values.
• Develop and distribute a monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family members.
• Coordinate and schedule outside vendors and presenters.
• Participate in community event planning with marketing staff.
• Prepare person-centered activity descriptions for the monthly calendar.
• Collaborate with leadership to create and maintain residents’ service-plan preferences, and update those preferences in the electronic health record.
• Review resident care plans quarterly for accuracy regarding the activities department and to recognize residents’ abilities and needs.
• Lead and motivate Lifestyle staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality programming.
• Schedule department work hours, including vacations and holiday schedules, personnel, and work assignments.
• Counsel or discipline activity personnel when requested or necessary, in coordination with the human resources department.
• Design and oversee group activities and personalized experiences that meet residents’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, manage documentation, and maintain activity records.
• Foster community through creative programming, including celebrations, themed events, and group outings.
• Manage departmental budgets, schedules, transportation services, and special event coordination.
• Make routine visits to residents.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized state and government agencies.
• Develop plans of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections, in conjunction with the Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles; benefits eligibility at 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and premium pay for holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Canopy confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, whole life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager