Life Inspired Director

MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING•Herrin, IL

11d•$19 - $19

About The Position

The Life Inspired Director develops, modifies, evaluates, and implements activity programs that address the social needs and interests of senior residents and visitors to the Community. The role requires planning and delivering life-enrichment opportunities for seniors with a wide range of activity levels, including people with cognitive impairments related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Director may supervise employees and organize and train volunteers. The position is based at Villas of Holly Brook Herrin - Carterville in Carterville, Illinois, and is full-time, with a day shift and no travel. The listed pay is $19.00 per hour. Meridian Senior Living describes its culture as promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence, and emphasizes teamwork and making a difference in residents’ lives.

Requirements

Certification as required by state regulations for activities.
Effective, concise written and oral communication with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
Compassion for and a desire to work with older adults.
Ability to work responsibly both as a team member and independently.
Honesty, fairness, dependability, and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to supervise employees.
Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Must meet all health requirements and pass a background check.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, evaluate, and implement activity programs that meet the social needs and interests of senior residents and visitors.
Plan, organize, and execute a varied schedule of life-enrichment opportunities for seniors with differing abilities and interests, including those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Supervise employees.
Set up and train volunteers.
Represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
Practice and promote Meridian Policies and Procedures, its Mission Statement, Core Values, and Founding Principles.
Maintain applicable state requirements for dementia-specific training.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Telemedicine through 1800MD at no cost to employees and family members
Flexible Spending Account
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and other voluntary benefits
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonus
Employee discounts