Life Enrichment Director

Canyon Valley Memory Care Residence • Chattanooga, TN

325d

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director position at Morning Pointe Senior Living is a key role within the management team, focusing on creating resident-centered, high-performance teams that align with the company's mission of partnering with families to meet life's challenges. This role involves a variety of activities both within the residence and the surrounding community, emphasizing customer satisfaction through engagement with residents and their families.

Requirements

• Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in senior resident services or Life Enrichment.
• Prior experience in healthcare or adult living is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications or licenses in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality recreational and activity programs.
• Gain market recognition through promotional and public relations efforts.
• Meet with residents to understand their needs and ensure programs are effective.
• Organize and communicate the activity calendar to residents and associates.
• Work closely with the Community Relations Director to facilitate Life Enrichment events.
• Comply with budgetary guidelines.
• Respond to customer comments and requests for action.
• Ensure community awareness through volunteer and outreach plans.
• Design and oversee creative activity programming, scheduling at least 6 activities a day.
• Understand and implement the Morning Pointe Life Enrichment Standards.
• Establish a database of community outreach contacts.
• Produce monthly activities calendar and newsletter.
• Train resident assistants and volunteers in activity leadership.
• Meet new residents within 48 hours for activity assessment.
• Coordinate quarterly and monthly special events.
• Assist in developing Personal Service Care Plans related to activities.
• Implement a volunteer program for life enrichment activities.
• Communicate with residents regarding activity start times.
• Conduct associate in-service training related to activities.
• Respond to requests for marketing materials.
• Ensure family and community awareness of programming.
• Submit photos of activities for press and publicity.
• Maintain records of resident participation in activities.
• Engage with residents through one-on-one contact.
• Offer individual and small group activities.
• Post a seasonally decorated calendar in the common area.
• Assist with transportation for external activities.
• Attend and coordinate external community events.
• Participate in Manager on Duty program.
• Serve as back-up for tours and inquiry calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED