Resident Lifestyle Director

Solista Yakima by Cogir•Yakima, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities nationwide. They are dedicated to growth, exceptional resident care, and a supportive team environment. Their culture is rooted in human focus, creativity, and excellence. The Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) is responsible for providing a program of life-enrichment activities to meet residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This includes planning, organizing, and coordinating activities and special events. The role also involves serving on the management team, overseeing hiring, training, and managing activity staff, and potentially overseeing the transportation department.

Requirements

A High School degree is required.
At least three (3) years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and/or Memory Care (MC) settings is required.
Creativity, empathy, patience, and passion for helping others.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to motivate.
Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.
Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher in gerontology, business, human services, or a related field is preferred.
At least one (1) year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management in a supervisory role is preferred.
Training or at least 1 year in dementia care is a plus (for memory care communities).
Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of all life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs centered around the residents' needs within and outside the community.
Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities.
Prepare a monthly newsletter, calendar of activities, and monthly activity meetings using creativity and photography skills.
Hire, train, and supervise Resident Lifestyle Assistants, Coordinators, and Drivers.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
Enthusiastically encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements.
Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
Work with Marketing to assist with planning marketing events to promote the community.
Participate with the Executive Director in developing a budget for the department.
Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, networking, and activities that bring family or community members into the facility).
Contribute to the community's efforts to maintain and/or improve the quality of care through participation.
Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a company vehicle.