Life Enrichment Director

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Life Enrichment department.
• Manage a team of recreation activity professionals.
• Design, facilitate, and provide a comprehensive activity program that meets the needs and preferences of all residents.
• Effectively develop and implement Community Relations events.
• Design monthly the community’s main activity calendar.
• Schedule, announce, facilitate, and keep records of the Resident Monthly Council meeting.
• Ensure that the community newsletter is prepared and distributed.
• Complete new Resident Profile and share this information with the Community Health department as required.
• Coordinate resident transportation with Life Enrichment staff and the Wellness Center as needed.
• Partner with residents to find appropriate volunteer opportunities.
• Design and lead a variety of physical fitness programs based on residents’ abilities and clinical needs.
• Oversee memory health programs and brain health activities implementing recommended programs as required.
• Develop a meaningful and accurate budget for annual activity program.
• Provide mobility support for residents when out of the community.
• Oversee company vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to design creative programs for persons at all levels of clinical and cognitive skill levels.
• Experience leading fitness groups or working with senior fitness programs, preferred.
• Sensitive to the needs and concerns of older adults.
• Ability to schedule tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality to assure all rights are protected.
• Computer proficiency: able to use a variety of programs including Word, Outlook, Publisher, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required.
• Experience managing employees, required.
• Experience working with seniors, preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation and/or CTRS, preferred or 1+ years of similar experience, required.
• Valid WA State Driver License, required.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Able to complete CDL Supervisor training as required for communities with CDL drivers within 30 days of hire.
• Able to complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birth date).
• Able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire, required.
• Able to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate within 14 days of hire, required.
• Able to obtain Washington State Alcohol Permit within 30 days of hire, required.
• Able to complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire, required.
• Able to complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire, required.

About Era Living

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times. If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!