Resident Lifestyle Director

Cogir Management, USA • Grants Pass, OR

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About The Position

The Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) provides an ongoing program of life-enrichment activities designed to meet residents’ interests and support their 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, training is provided, and procedures are implemented. The position oversees hiring, training, and management of activity assistants, coordinators, and transportation drivers, and may oversee the transportation department.

Requirements

• High school degree required.
• 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.
• Salary range: $18–$20 per hour.

Nice To Haves

• An 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 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 activities calendar, using creativity and photography skills, and hold monthly activity meetings.
• 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 help plan community-promotional events.
• Participate with the Executive Director in developing the department budget.
• Foster 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 transportation for residents 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