Life Enrichment Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; alternatively, have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one full-time year in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible for certification.
• Maintain applicable state requirements for dementia-specific training.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
• Have compassion for and a desire to work with the senior population.
• Be self-directed and able to work responsibly and independently as well as collaboratively.
• Be honest, fair, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
• Have experience planning, organizing, and executing varied life enrichment opportunities for seniors with differing activity levels and cognitive abilities, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Have exceptional organizational skills.
• Be able to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
• Be able to supervise associates and set up and train volunteers.
• Have current First Aid and CPR certification, or be eligible to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents.
• Plan a varied resident activities program offering leisure and educational opportunities for people of different ages, interests, and physical abilities.
• Serve on the facility management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations, and participate in program decisions.
• Attend resident association meetings and support resident committees in identifying resident and program needs.
• Connect resident associations with staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities in accordance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards.
• Plan a monthly program of activities for all levels of care.
• Meet with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile.
• Involve the Program Coordinator or Activities Assistant in programming when necessary.
• Consult regularly with families about residents’ participation in activities.
• Oversee the programming budget and keep expenses within budget guidelines.
• Keep activity areas and supplies neat and orderly.
• Guide and serve as a resource to staff on life enrichment and resident quality of life.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Coordinate and oversee volunteer opportunities.
• Supervise associates and arrange training for volunteers.
• Represent the community positively and professionally.

Benefits

• 401k
• Full-time and part-time benefits packages
• Training, development, and career laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling