Resident Lifestyle Director

Solista Yakima by Cogir • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

The Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) provides an ongoing life-enrichment program designed to support residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role plans, organizes, communicates, and coordinates individual and group activities, along with special events. As part of the management team, the Director helps ensure that policies and procedures are understood, trained, and implemented. The position hires, trains, and manages activity assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers, and may oversee the transportation department.

Requirements

• High school degree.
• At least three years of experience designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and/or Memory Care settings.
• Creativity, empathy, patience, and 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 supervisory leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management.
• Training or at least one year of experience in dementia care, for memory care communities.
• Previous event-planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs based on residents’ needs, both within and outside the community.
• Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities.
• Prepare a monthly newsletter and activity calendar and hold 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.
• Foster family and community support for the activity program through newsletters, networking, and activities that bring family or community members into the facility.
• 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, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED