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 West 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 in socializing effectively and in developing the confidence needed to participate in group activities.
• Promotes tenants' independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Must be punctual, with satisfactory attendance record. Provide proper notice of tardiness or absence.
• 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 previous Life Enrichment/Activities experience working with Memory Care and Assisted Living residents.
• Must have experience planning & running the Activities Programs for the entire community.
• Must have a background working with the geriatric population and be comfortable running the Department and Programs solo.
• Must LOVE working with the Geriatric population!
• Must have experience leading the Activities Programs in a Senior Living community or similar environment (Long Term Care, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, etc.).
• Must have 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 have knowledge of crafts and games; record keeping procedures, activity procedures, and knowledge of the community.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal): ability to read aloud, speak in front of groups, and formulate ideas on paper.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Leadership/supervisory skills.
• Mental abilities: alertness, judgement, initiative, mathematical ability, creativity, and imagination.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Compassionate and works with tact and ethical awareness.

Schedule

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

Benefits

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