Life Enrichment Director

StoneBridge Senior Living•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and oversees activity and social programming designed to meet residents’ individual psychosocial needs and support staff social functions. The role supervises Life Enrichment Coordinators, volunteers, and other personnel; plans and delivers varied resident activities; coordinates care planning and documentation; and supports resident and family engagement and facility operations.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
Working knowledge of personal computers and job-related software, including word processing, graphics, databases, and spreadsheets.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide strong leadership.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Life Enrichment employees and volunteers, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, scheduling, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, and correcting performance.
Train staff to drive the company vehicle when applicable.
Develop activity programs seven days a week at varied times, including evenings, to maximize participation and prevent boredom.
Plan the following month’s activities and present them to the Administrator by the 15th of the month.
Post monthly activity calendars that reflect residents’ schedules, choices, rights, cultural and religious interests, and the interests of different genders and age groups; provide individual calendars to residents.
Design activities that support residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial needs and suit their functional levels, interests, and needs.
Conduct at least one activity each day worked and mentor new staff in conducting activity programs.
Create written plans for activities so staff and volunteers understand their goals and implementation.
Complete assessments, MDS documentation, and care plans; gather information to develop multifaceted activities.
Attend interdisciplinary care conferences to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Communicate residents’ concerns and responses to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and direct care staff or the charge nurse.
Ensure resident participation is recorded in resident records; document progress notes and review activity staff’s chart entries for completeness and accuracy.
Conduct daily rounds and review activities, records, and feedback from staff, residents, families, and Administration.
Provide the Administrator with relevant information about department finances and needs.
Coordinate external activity offerings and ensure staff supervision and assistance as needed.
Support Resident and Family Councils and provide timely feedback on issues and concerns raised at meetings.
Inform residents about activities, encourage participation, and assist with escorts to and from activities.
Maintain adequate activity supplies and coordinate volunteer programs, including volunteer orientation and supervision.
Schedule sufficient staff and volunteers to safely escort residents on community outings.
Develop a staffing plan and recommend staffing levels and types to the Administrator to meet resident needs and comply with state and federal regulations.
Participate in, coordinate, and support employee social functions.
Participate in long-term care surveys and facility committees as required.