Resident Lifestyle Director

Position Summary

The Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) provides an ongoing program of life-enrichment activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in our community. This includes planning, organizing, communicating, and coordinating activities with residents individually or in a group setting and planning and organizing special events. They serve as part of the management team to ensure policies and procedures are understood, trained, and implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of all life-enrichment activities, outings, and programs centered around the residents' needs within and outside the community.

• Create and lead arts, crafts, music, drama, educational, and exercise activities.

• Using your creativity and photography skills, prepare a monthly newsletter, calendar of activities, and monthly activity meetings.

• Hire, train, and supervise Resident Lifestyle Assistants, Coordinators, and Drivers.

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.

• Enthusiastically encourage resident participation and celebrate their achievements.

• Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.

• Work with Marketing to assist with planning marketing events to promote the community.

• Participate with the Executive Director in developing a budget for the department.

• Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, networking, and activities that bring family or community members into the facility).

• Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a company vehicle.

Requirements

• Candidate qualifications:

  • A High School degree is required.
  • An associate degree or higher in gerontology, business, human services, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and/or Memory Care (MC) settings is required.
  • At least one (1) year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management in a supervisory role is preferred.
  • Training or at least 1 year in dementia care is a plus (for memory care communities).
  • Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred.
  • Creativity, empathy, patience, and passion for helping others.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to motivate.
  • Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.
  • Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.