Life Enrichment Director

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director reports directly to the Executive Director and leads, develops, and oversees the community’s life enrichment program. The director designs and manages a comprehensive calendar of events, activities, and experiences intended to foster resident engagement, health, and well-being across physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. The director guides and supervises Life Enrichment Coordinators, volunteers, and program partners, ensuring programs reflect residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories and contribute to a vibrant, purposeful community culture. The role includes organizing and leading daily activities, including programming outside the building and events on evenings and weekends; coordinating community functions from setup through breakdown; managing schedules and attendance; communicating with residents’ families; and driving the community bus for outings and appointments as needed. The position also involves collaboration with residents, families, staff, and management, as well as participation in ongoing training and education.

Requirements

Must possess Activity Director Certification or complete the company-provided course.
License to drive the community bus, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; web-based platforms; electronic health record systems; and applicable HR-related systems.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including using personal protective equipment when necessary.
Stay current on required training and ongoing education initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical training.
Coursework or background in sociology or recreational therapy.
At least one year of related experience.
CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Organize, prepare, schedule, and lead activity programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.
Post and distribute the calendar of events throughout the community and to family members.
Oversee and review calendars completed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
Initiate and direct daily activity programming within and outside the building, including weekends and evenings, in accordance with the activities policy.
Attend community functions and coordinate events from setup through operation and breakdown.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and Life Enrichment Coordinators.
Plan programs for holidays and special events and coordinate holiday decorations and displays.
Attend virtual monthly training calls held by Home Office Support.
Meet or participate in meetings with new residents to introduce programs.
Record activity attendance and communicate with families through Cedarhurst’s electronic platform.
Maintain or assist with maintaining a database and prepare reports on Life Stories, participation, and satisfaction.
Drive the community bus for outings and appointments as needed.
Ensure community staff communicate effectively with residents’ families about residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
Work collaboratively, take direction from management, take initiative, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Create and manage the department schedule through Attendance on Demand to ensure coverage according to the labor budget and meet AOD expectations and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.