Life Engagement Director

Position Summary

This position will provide leadership and resources while actively serving the residents of their community through the six dimensions of life: social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and dignified personal care. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the designee will provide regular contact with the residents through individual and group activities. This is a full-time position that may require weekends, holidays, and/or evenings.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate
• Current and valid state driver's license

Duties

• Establish a functional recreation program with a therapeutic approach containing a balanced mixture of activities addressing the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs of residents
• Provide opportunities for residents to engage in one-on-one, small group, and large group activities throughout the course of the scheduled shift
• Promote, plan, and carry out a full recreation program
• Review each resident's medical and social history, as well as update resident's preferences, likes, and dislikes, in determining appropriate activities tailored to their unique requirements and skills
• Monitor and evaluate resident response to program inclusion and resident safety
• Oversee the development of the community's engagement team (including engagement assistants and/or engagement coordinator)
• Document resident engagement and activity participation in a timely manner, on a daily basis
• Maintain supply inventory and organization of activity supplies
• Coordinate with outside groups and organizations to arrange programs for residents
• Recruit, train, supervise, and assist volunteers, therapeutic recreation internships, or students
• Incorporate intergenerational opportunities for the community
• Attend corporate compliance training and adhere to policies and procedures, including monthly staff trainings and bi-monthly conference calls
• Communicate with team regarding potential health concerns or changes in the physical or mental condition of residents
• Assist in marketing responsibilities (taking inquiries and/or giving tours) when management, marketing, and/or team leaders are not available
• Create and update the monthly activity calendar
• Assist residents with meals, including snacks and drinks throughout the day
• Assist residents with completion of self-care and/or occupational activities of daily living, as needed
• Assist in the transfer and/or lifting of residents as needed
• Research and present new activity ideas
• Participate in resident outings
• Update the engagement spotlight board (monthly calendar, newsletter, entertainment announcements, birthdays, etc.)
• Manage picture board and email pictures (marketing manager may email families for you, otherwise you can do it as needed)
• Plan special events including resident birthdays, community parties, holiday parties, and other events—provide at least 4 events per year where families are invited (typically near Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and New Year's), consulting with community manager(s) on date and time; celebrate resident birthdays unless noted in resident charting or communicated via the resident's responsible party

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, staff, and visitors
• Must be able to see well enough to read and write English, use a computer, and visually interact with residents, families, staff, and visitors
• Must be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Competencies

• Loving and empathetic approach to residents and co-workers
• Documentation, clear and timely
• Customer service, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Physically able to lead activities
• Knowledge of safety, risk management, and emergency procedures
• Openness to change, forward thinking, flexibility
• Coachable
• Problem solving abilities
• Team player
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Takes initiative and can self-manage
• Creativeness