Activities/ Life Enrichment Director - Senior Living Community

Suite Living Senior Care is seeking a Life Enrichment/Activities Director to join our 32-bed Memory Care + Assisted Living community in North Saint Paul, MN.

About the role

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and providing a quality Activity/Socialization Program designed to assist tenants in using their personal potential both physically and mentally.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an activities program reflective of the tenants' interests.
• Leads activity groups including exercise classes.
• Communicates and coordinates activity programming with all departments.
• Supervises the activities programming provided by all personnel.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures related to the activities program.
• Responsible for meeting any applicable regulatory requirements as they relate to activities.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for activities.
• Reports observed tenant changes to the RN.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills, and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries to self, tenants, or visitors immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of tenant, tenants' records, and tenants' living environment.
• Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse prevention policy and the home care Bill of Rights.
• Appropriately communicates with tenant and/or tenant's family.
• Assists with the transportation of tenants to and from local appointments and/or doctor's appointments if assigned.
• Works as a team member with other personnel, RN, Assisted Living Director, and the community.
• Assists tenants in developing interpersonal relationships, socializing effectively, and developing confidence to participate in group activities.
• Promotes tenants' independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Must be compassionate, work with tact, and demonstrate ethical awareness.
• Must be punctual, with a satisfactory attendance record, and provide proper notice of tardiness or absence.
• Must have knowledge of crafts, games, record-keeping procedures, activity procedures, and the community.
• Ability to learn and assist in other areas of the building including caregiving.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Life Enrichment/Activities role required.
• Must have experience leading Activities Programs in a Senior Living community or similar environment (Long Term Care, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, etc.).
• Must have a strong understanding and knowledge of the cognitive abilities and needs of Memory Care patients.
• Must have experience planning, leading, and tracking all activities within a Senior Living community/environment.
• Must LOVE working with the geriatric population.
• Must be capable of running the Department and Programs solo.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal): ability to read aloud, speak in front of groups, and formulate ideas on paper.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess the following mental abilities: alertness, judgement, initiative, mathematical ability, creativity, and imagination.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must possess leadership/supervisory skills.

Schedule

Full-time, 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans
• PTO
• 401k with up to 3% match