Life Enrichment Director

Harmony Senior Services•Laurel, MD

7d•$35,568 - $575,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director develops and implements meaningful activity and recreational programs for residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Programs should reflect residents’ needs and varied interests while promoting physical and psychosocial wellbeing. The Director is part of the facility management team and provides guidance to staff on life enrichment and resident quality of life. The role also supports a dignified, caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one full-time year in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible for certification.
Maintain applicable state requirements for dementia-specific training.
Communicate effectively and succinctly, both orally and in writing, with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
Have compassion for and a desire to work with older adults.
Be self-starting and able to work responsibly and independently as well as collaboratively.
Be honest, fair, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
Have experience planning, organizing, and delivering varied life enrichment opportunities for seniors across levels of activity and cognitive ability, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Have exceptional organizational skills.
Be able to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
Be able to supervise associates and organize and train volunteers.
Have current First Aid and CPR certification or be eligible to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Be able to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop a varied resident activities program, including leisure and educational opportunities suited to residents of different ages, interests, and physical abilities.
Participate as a member of the facility management team by identifying resident needs, submitting recommendations, and contributing to program decisions.
Attend resident association meetings, support resident committees, identify resident and program needs, and connect resident associations with staff.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities in accordance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards.
Prepare a monthly activities program for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Meet with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile.
Involve the Program Coordinator or Activities Assistant in activity programming when necessary.
Consult regularly with families about residents’ participation in activities.
Oversee the programming budget and keep expenses within budget guidelines.
Keep activity areas and supplies neat and orderly.
Guide and support staff regarding life enrichment and resident quality of life.
Coordinate and oversee volunteer opportunities.
Supervise associates and arrange training for volunteers.
Represent the community positively and professionally.