Lifestyle Director - Senior Living / Washintgon, UT

Ovation•Washington, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifestyle Director plans, organizes, and implements resident life enrichment and volunteer programs, including transportation for events and activities, in an independent living, assisted living, and/or memory care community. The role develops engaging activity programming, supports residents’ individual preferences and needs, and fosters community through events, outings, and personalized experiences. The director leads Lifestyle staff and volunteers; manages department schedules, budgets, transportation, documentation, and events; and works with community leadership to keep residents’ service plan preferences current. The position also supports regulatory compliance and facility surveys, including developing corrective plans for activity-related deficiencies in conjunction with the Executive Director.

Requirements

Experience working in an Activities department at a retirement, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
Ability to use basic Windows and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Class C Driver’s License to drive the site bus, and have a clear driver’s license.
Strong creativity skills in developing and planning activity programs.
Ability to lead groups and conduct one-on-one visits with residents of all functioning levels.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to plan within a budget and maintain financial records as required.
Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in residents’ best interests.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Must maintain active CPR/BLS certification during employment.
Experience with electronic medical records documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, or Social Services preferred.
Certified Activity Director preferred.
Experience working with senior programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short- and long-term activity programs aligned with Ovation’s Mission and Core Values.
Develop and distribute a monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family members.
Coordinate and schedule outside vendors and presenters.
Participate in community event planning with marketing staff.
Prepare person-centered activity descriptions for the monthly calendar.
Collaborate with leadership to create and maintain residents’ service plan preferences, and update those preferences in the electronic health record.
Review resident care plans quarterly for accuracy related to the activities department and to recognize residents’ abilities and needs.
Lead and motivate Lifestyle staff and volunteers to provide high-quality programming.
Schedule department work hours, vacations, holiday schedules, personnel, and work assignments.
Counsel or discipline activity personnel when requested or necessary, coordinating with Human Resources.
Design and oversee group activities and personalized experiences that meet residents’ needs, interests, and abilities.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, manage documentation, and maintain activity records.
Create community through celebrations, themed events, and group outings.
Manage departmental budgets, schedules, transportation services, and special-event coordination.
Make routine visits to residents.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized state and government agencies.
Develop a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections in conjunction with the Executive Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Six paid holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
Health Savings Account, with employer contributions up to $600 per year for HDHP participants
Flexible Spending Accounts, including medical, limited, dependent care, and commuter options
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, and disability
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts