LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR - FAIRFIELD GLADES

Job Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Must be eligible for Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist or must have experience and education with a focus on sociology, psychology, etc. and/or activity certification.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Must be able to problem-solve.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be willing to perform various jobs.
• Must care for equipment used.
• Must use supplies economically.
• Must have prior authorization from Executive Director before making purchases above monthly budgeted allowance.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises internal and contracted enrichment and transportation staff.
• Hires and supervises the life enrichment assistant staff and transportation drivers when community does not have a Concierge Services Manager.
• Prepares and delivers job performance evaluations for departmental employees.
• Initiates disciplinary action of departmental staff.
• Maintains and updates job descriptions and employees records.
• Recruits and oversees all contracted entertainers and activity facilitators.
• Completes a Life Enrichment assessment with all new residents.
• Implements and maintains the event sign-ups and reservations for all life enrichment programs.
• Edits the newsletter and calendar for all life enrichment programs and events.
• Plans and implements a newsletter and calendar for all life enrichment programs and events.
• Strives to have a life enrichment program designed to:
• Stimulate physical and mental abilities fully.
• Encourage and develop a sense of usefulness and self-respect.
• Inhibit, prevent or overcome the development of symptoms of physical and mental regression due to illness or old age.
• Include activities that are of sufficient variety that they meet the needs of various interests of residents in the Community.
• Involves the resident in group/individual projects or programs if they so desire.
• Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Offers opportunity for residents to participate in activities outside the Community.
• Offers educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Schedules and posts all events and programs to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents.
• Attends and supervises programs at times other than regularly scheduled duty hours when needed.
• Assists with preparing and distributing a Community Newsletter on a monthly basis.
• Supervises the Volunteer Program.
• Shares ideas and coordinates the sharing of educational or other materials with other Senior Living life enrichment coordinators.
• Prepares monthly resident engagement and activity reports using template provided by Senior Living Management.
• Participates in fire drills.