Life Enrichment - Life Enrichment Director

Life Enrichment Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The Life Enrichment Director helps create a joyful & vibrant community by developing and implementing a meaningful life enrichment program based on residents’ interests, needs and abilities to enhance resident wellness and quality of life. Develops a monthly calendar that communicates this program to the residents, staff, families, visitors and volunteers. Interacts with the greater community, recruiting volunteers and facilitating community involvement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops an activities program that meets residents’ interests, needs and abilities.
• Prepares and posts a customized monthly calendar of activities that meet residents’ interests, needs and abilities. Encourages resident involvement in planning monthly calendar.
• Coordinates with the Executive Director for the distribution of the calendar to residents, families, volunteers, leads and appropriate referral sources.
• Encourages and facilitates staff assistance/participation with daily group activities.
• Establishes and maintains a volunteer program through recruiting, interviewing, training, supporting and evaluating volunteers. Matches the skills and interests of the volunteer with the right resident(s) and/or project(s).
• Assists in developing additional resources for special interests of residents, taking full advantage of the skills and abilities of volunteers.
• Provides materials for independent activities.
• Completes initial assessments for all new residents to determine their unique interests and then incorporates into subsequent calendars.
• Encourages family involvement in activity programs and/or other events.
• Displays strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Displays a positive, cheerful and lively demeanor at all times.
• Establishes and maintains outside vendors for health & fitness classes/services, spa services, salon services, & other appropriate activity/health/wellness services as needed.
• Attends and participates in new hire & in-service training.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Maintains current food handler’s card.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
• Health Care
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution.
• Extra Benefits
• Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
• Paid time off 0.0329 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
• Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
• Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
• Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education