Active Living Director - Meadowbrook

Full-time opportunity, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.

Pay

Starting at $20/hour.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident insurance
• Employer HSA contributions
• $500 referral bonus
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work/life balance with consistent and flexible schedules
• Opportunities for growth within the organization
• Achievement awards
• Complimentary meal during scheduled shift

About the role

You enjoy entertaining and will work closely with residents and families to assess interests and needs. You’ll design, plan, and provide entertainment, special events, and other activities that enrich the lives of residents in our memory-care community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities with a large group of varying abilities and interests, both physical and cognitive
• Maintain a clean and organized environment
• Involve all residents in activity programming
• Conduct daily exercises at recommended times
• Work individually with residents to provide personalized programs in crafts, recreation, and hobbies
• Evaluate program content quarterly to identify areas for improvement and confer with the Executive Director on changes
• Plan and conduct special events for residents’ birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other observances
• Control the activities budget
• Develop and maintain a resource file of instructors, entertainers, community liaisons, tours, cultural and sporting events
• Order and maintain all department equipment and supplies
• Participate in health fairs or marketing presentations upon request
• Create and upkeep bio boards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Upbeat, positive, flexible, and enthusiastic personality
• Congenial with fellow employees, residents, and the public
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and teamwork-oriented
• Current and unencumbered driver’s license
• Attend required in-services/workshops to further education of skills and community requirements
• Drug-free and submit to urinary analysis drug screening upon hire and routinely
• Pass a criminal background check upon hire and as requested by state regulations

About Koelsch Communities

We are a third-generation, family-owned and operated company operating nearly 40 communities in eight states, with multiple new communities in development. Koelsch has led the senior-living industry for over 65 years, delivering world-class customer service, home craftsmanship, and unprecedented amenities. Our common purpose is to create happiness by providing the finest living experiences anywhere.