What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) position at Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill?
People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!
What you can expect...
Cogir Senior Living, formerly Cadence Living, is hiring an experienced, creative, and compassionate Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director) for our vibrant retirement community, Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill.
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. This position hires, trains, and manages other full-time associates (Activity Assistants and/or Coordinators) to ensure all program expectations are in place and may have oversight of the transportation department.
If you are passionate about your work and driven by the desire to create a life full of purpose for our residents, apply today and join the Cogir Family!
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
- Early access to paycheck.
- Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
- 401K Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holiday Pay.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Free meals at work and more!
What will you do as a Resident Lifestyle Director (Activity Director)?
- 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.
- Prepare a monthly newsletter and calendar of activities using your creativity and photography skills.
- Hire, train, and supervise Resident Lifestyle Coordinators (Activity Assistants).
- 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 Administrator (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 members or community members into the facility, etc.).
- Contribute to the community's efforts to maintain and/or improve the quality of care through participation.
- Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a company vehicle.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
- A minimum of 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 strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management is preferred.
- An associate degree or higher in gerontology, business, human services, or a related field is preferred.
- Training or a minimum of 1 year in dementia care is a plus.
- Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred.
- Creativity and passion for helping others, along with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.
- Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.
About COGIR Management USA:
COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Scottsdale, manages over 90 senior living communities across 11 states and continues to grow. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing exceptional quality of care, amenities, and a team culture where our residents and team members thrive.
Our common goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents today and in the future. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.
Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!
