Life Enrichment Director/Activities Director

About the Role

The Life Enrichment Director develops and implements meaningful activity and recreational programs for the entire community, including Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). These programs must embrace and fulfill the varied interests and needs of residents while promoting or enhancing physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

Serves as a member of the facility’s management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations, and participate in decisions regarding program plans.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops an effective resident activities program, including a variety of leisure and educational opportunities for residents of all ages, interests, and physical limitations.
• Attends resident association meetings and works with resident committees in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify needs.
• Provides a link between resident associations and staff.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a daily activity program in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards:
  • Plans a monthly program of activities for all levels of care (IL, AL, and MC).
  • Meets with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile.
  • Involves Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant in activity programming as needed.
  • Consults regularly with families regarding resident participation in activities.
  • Oversees programming budget and maintains expenses within budgeted guidelines.
  • Maintains activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on life enrichment and quality of life for residents.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.

Requirements

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body (e.g., National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).
• Alternatively, two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia.
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible for certification.
• Maintain applicable state requirements for dementia-specific training.
• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication (written and oral) with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the senior population.
• Self-starter with the ability to work responsibly and independently, as well as part of a team.
• Honest, fair, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality and privacy.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for seniors, including those with cognitive impairments from Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
• Ability to supervise associates and train volunteers.
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

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