Resident Lifestyle Director
About The Position
The Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) develops and delivers an ongoing life-enrichment program tailored to residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role plans, organizes, communicates, and coordinates individual and group activities and special events. As a member of the management team, the Director helps ensure that policies and procedures are understood, taught, and implemented. The position hires, trains, and manages activity assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers, and may oversee the transportation department.
Requirements
- High school degree.
- Creativity, empathy, patience, and a passion for helping others.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to motivate.
- Knowledge of computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.
- Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher in gerontology, business, human services, or a related field.
- At least one year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management in a supervisory role.
- Previous event planning experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs within and outside the community, centered on residents’ needs.
- Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities.
- Prepare a monthly newsletter and activity calendar, and conduct 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.
- Encourage resident participation and celebrate residents’ achievements.
- Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and keep them accessible through organized storage.
- Work with Marketing to plan events that promote the community.
- Participate with the Executive Director in developing the department budget.
- Promote family and community support for the activity program through newsletters, networking, and activities involving family or community members.
- Participate in the community’s efforts to maintain or improve quality of care.
- Coordinate resident transportation to and from off-site events, which may include driving a company vehicle.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
